Hordeum Species, Bere Barley, Common Barley, Hulless Barley, Naked Barley
Hordeumvulgare

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hordeum (HOR-dee-um)
Species: vulgare (vul-GAIR-ee)

Synonym:Hordeum sativum

Synonym:Hordeum vulgare subsp. vulgare

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds