Hordeum murinum
WALL BARLEY, WILD BARLEY
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous grass or annual

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia, UK, Atlantic Islands, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East, India-Subcontinent

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Barley Grass, Mouse Barley

 
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Hordeum murinum
WALL BARLEY, WILD BARLEY
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous grass or annual

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: green & purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: moist temperate, dry temperate, cool areas






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