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Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in summer dormancy, especially in hot climates. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Bulbous Barleygrass
Bulbous Barley (Hordeum bulbosum) is a perennial grass with a thickened, bulbous base, native to Mediterranean regions. It's often found in grasslands and disturbed areas
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce significantly during summer dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Adaptable
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during the growing season. Tolerant of a range of conditions.
Low
25% intensity
Generally needs little to no fertilizer. Over-fertilization can be detrimental.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in summer dormancy, especially in hot climates. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Pruning is typically not required for Bulbous Barley. Remove any dead or damaged foliage at the end of the growing season to maintain tidiness and prevent disease. This can be done after flowering or in late autumn.
Propagated primarily by seeds sown in autumn or early spring. It can also be propagated by dividing the underground corms in autumn, though this is less common and may be challenging due to their small size.
Repotting is generally not necessary as it is a perennial that grows from corms. If container-grown and the corms become crowded, they can be carefully divided and repotted in autumn. Ensure a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bulbous Barley (Hordeum bulbosum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Hordeum |
| Species | Hordeum bulbosum |
Similar in genus Hordeum
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