Foxtail Barley Seeds - Hordeum Jubatum Ornamental Grass Seed

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Hordeum Jubatum Seeds

1000 Seeds
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4.99
2000 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 10

HEIGHT

20 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Green

FLOWER COLOR

White to pink

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Hordeum jubatum

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Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum) - If you like native ornamental grasses, try growing Foxtail Barley grass seeds. It is also commonly called Squirrel Tail Grass, and it prefers full sun and moist to dry conditions. Hordeum jubatum has gained popularity as an ornamental grass because of its highly attractive flower heads.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and then light cover no more than 1/8th inch

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Hordeum Foxtail Barley Ornamental Grass
Hordeum Foxtail Barley Seed Packet For Sale
Outsidepride Foxtail Barley Seeds (Hordeum jubatum) is a hardy, perennial ornamental grass ideal for adding texture and movement to gardens and landscapes. This grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions in USDA Zones 4-10, making it a great choice for privacy plants and drought-resistant grass areas. Growing up to 20 inches tall, it is deer proof and easy to maintain. Available in 1,000 seeds and 2,000 seeds per packet, it’s perfect for garden seed enthusiasts and those looking for low-maintenance ornamental grasses.
Graceful Arching Panicles of Hordeum Foxtail Barley
Graceful Arching Leaves
The elegantly arching foliage of Foxtail Barley provides a soft, flowing texture to your landscape. The plant’s leaves naturally bend, creating an elegant arch that adds dynamic movement to garden seeds and drought-resistant grass seed designs.
Compact Growth Hordeum Foxtail Barley
Compact Growth Habit
The compact growth habit of this perennial plant makes it an ideal choice for outdoor living spaces. Its dense, manageable foliage adds texture and movement to garden beds while remaining well-suited for drought-resistant plantings and ornamental seed areas.
Salt Tolerant Hordeum Foxtail Barley
Salt Tolerant
Our Foxtail Barley thrives in salty conditions, making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens and areas prone to salt exposure. Its inherent salt tolerance makes it an ideal selection for ornamental grass seed and exotic seeds, adding texture and resilience to diverse landscapes.
Hordeum Foxtail Barley For Erosion Control
Erosion Control
This plant is excellent for erosion control due to its dense root system that stabilizes soil. Its vigorous growth provides strong ground cover, making it ideal for areas prone to erosion, such as slopes and riverbanks. It helps prevent soil displacement, protecting vulnerable landscapes.
Hordeum Foxtail Barley Perennial Full Sun to Partial Shade
Transform your ordinary spaces with its unique texture and vibrant appeal. This perennial plant grows up to 20 inches, with green foliage and white to pink flowers. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it adapts to a variety of soil conditions, making it perfect for decorative grass seeds and plant seeds in diverse gardens. Its graceful growth creates movement, making it a stunning choice for adding elegance to any space, while remaining deer proof and easy to maintain.
Field of Pink Flowering Hordeum Foxtail Barley
The delicate pink and green tones of this plant create a beautiful, graceful display in any garden. Its soft colors sway gently in the breeze, adding movement and elegance to your landscape. Perfect for seeds for planting and rare plants, it thrives in a variety of conditions and complements any planting design. Whether used in exotic plants or rare plant seeds landscapes, its fluid growth and subtle hues bring serene beauty to outdoor living spaces, making it ideal for creating a dynamic and peaceful garden environment.
Planting Directions & Care For Hordeum Foxtail Barley
Transform your garden with Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum), a perennial plant known for its gentle tones and easy maintenance. Perfect for garden seeds, it grows up to 20 inches with green foliage and delicate flowers, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Surface sow 4 - 5 seeds per plant with 18 inches space apart and then light cover no more than 1/8th inch. Keep seeds moist until germination.

Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum) - If you like native ornamental grasses, try growing Foxtail Barley grass seeds. It is also commonly called Squirrel Tail Grass, and it prefers full sun and moist to dry conditions. In the wild, Hordeum jubatum Foxtail Barley can be found growing along the edges of marshes, poorly drained fields, pastures, and gravelly areas along roads and railroads. It even tolerates salt, but it cannot compete well with taller vegetation. Hordeum jubatum has gained popularity as an ornamental grass because of its highly attractive flower heads.

How To Grow Foxtail Barley Seeds: The ornamental grass seeds can be started directly outdoors in spring once frost danger has passed. Prepare a weed free seedbed. Foxtail Barley is known to self-sow easily, but it is shallow-rooted making unwanted seedlings easy to pull and remove.

Common Questions

Q

Can I use it in flower arrangements?

A

Yes, foxtail barely works very well for fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Q

Where can I use in my landscape?

A

This grass makes a graceful plant for beds and borders, in rock gardens, for mass plantings. Also works great in meadows and can self-sow to keep your areas looking full.

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