Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Water Poppy
Barley
In German
Wasser Poppy
Gerste
In Spanish
amapola agua
cebada
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
água Poppy
cevada
In Polish
Woda Poppy
jęczmień
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cyperales
Family
Alismataceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Barley
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Barley? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Barley. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Barley doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Barley has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Water Poppy and Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Barley
Season and care of Water Poppy and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barley season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Barley is Not Available.
Water Poppy and Barley Physical Information
Water Poppy and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Water Poppy and Barley are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Water Poppy and Barley
Care of Water Poppy and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.