Wood-barley
Hordelymus europaeus
Wood-barley is a shade-tolerant perennial grass best suited for woodland gardens or naturalistic plantings under tree canopy. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, mimicking its native forest floor habitat. Once established it requires minimal intervention, making it an excellent low-care addition to shaded borders.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 4, 2022 by Hessler Ulrich (cc-by-sa)
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