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Hordeum jubatum
- Good for Cutting
- Perfect for Pots
- Self-sows
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
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Along with Panicum ‘Frosted Explosion’ this is THE plant to grow for wonderful movement and lightness in any pot combination or vase. It dries beautifully too.
- Good for Cutting
- Perfect for Pots
- Self-sows
Product details
- Type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Border (Front), Container Garden, Cutting Garden
- Soil
- Neutral - Alkaline
- Flowers
- June
- Height
- 60cm (24in)
- Common name
- Foxtail Barley
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 60cm (24in)
- Cultivation
- Sow under cover March-May, lightly covering seeds with compost but don’t block light. Pot on and plant out after the frosts spacing 40cm (16in) apart. Direct sow from late April.
Care Tips
Once the plant is established divide in spring. They usually produce lots of seed, so will come back year after year if they are in a good spot. Fine for gravel, clay soils and coastal gardens as fairly tolerant of salt.
Flowering Time
June
