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	Foxtail Barley
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Hordeum jubatum
Colour Grass pink
Days To Maturity 70 days
Seeds Per Packet 70
Sowing Time October - January & March - April. This is a warm-season grass but performs well in the summer in cooler zones
Life Cycle Annual
Price
ZAR65.00

Foxtail Barley


Foxtail barley is an ornamental grass that produces many nodding pale green to purple, bushy spikes that fades during the season.

Colour
Grass pink
Scientific Name
Hordeum jubatum
Height
30cm - 60cm
Days To Maturity
70 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Sun
Sowing Time
October - January & March - April. This is a warm-season grass but performs well in the summer in cooler zones
Days To Germination
7 - 14 days
Planting Space
30cm
Planting Tip
Sow seeds in germination trays, covering with 3mm growing medium. Keep moist at all times. Plant out after 4 weeks
Pinch
Pinching is not necessary
Seeds Per Packet
70
Uses
Excellent fresh cut flower. May be dried. Charming naturalistic or mixed grass plantings. Effective planted in masses, tubs, and containers
Netting
No plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Harvest at various stages
Germination
Easy