Hordeum brachyantherum

Also Known As

Meadow Barley

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 10"-30"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Hordeum brachyantherum plant details

Hordeum brachyantherum is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - occasional water. Does well in clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hordeum brachyantherum

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 30 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hordeum brachyantherum

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - occasional
Resistant to: deer, erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Meadow barley is an attractive fast-growing, short-lived tufted perennial that grows in clumps 10-30" tall. Found in heavier soils or wetter areas, such as meadows, or stream edges. Not invasive, hence useful in a meadow garden or for erosion control. Blooms May-August Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. Meadow barley is an ideal habitat plant, annually erasing predator trails and providing edible seed for nesting waterfowl. No Historical Uses found. Found in meadows. Communitites located in Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Valley Grassland, Alpine Fell-fields, Wetland-riparian Between 0 and 11,155 feet .