Foxtail barley
Hordeum jubatum
Foxtail barley is an ornamental grass prized for its feathery, fox-tail-like seed heads that add dramatic texture to borders and meadow gardens. It thrives in full sun with average to dry soils and requires very little care once established. Note that the barbed awns on seed heads can be irritating to pets and should be planted away from pet play areas.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Lightly; Established Plants Tolerate Dry Periods And Need Minimal Supplemental Irrigation
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 2, 2021 by Clint Grierson (cc-by-sa)
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