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Ornamental Grass ‘Foxtail Barley’ (Hordeum jubatum)
Botanical Name: Hordeum jubatum
Type: Hardy Perennial (often grown as Annual)

Foxtail Barley is a stunning ornamental grass admired for its soft, feathery plumes that shimmer in shades of silver, pink, and green. The silky seed heads sway beautifully in the wind, creating movement and texture in borders, gravel gardens, and containers. A low-maintenance and drought-tolerant choice, it’s ideal for naturalistic planting schemes and dried arrangements. Though technically perennial, it’s often grown as an annual in cooler climates.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy perennial (grown as annual in cold regions)
Height: 30–60cm
Spread: 25–40cm
Flowers: June – September
Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: Mar – May indoors or Apr – Jun outdoors
Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C
Transplant: Plant out after last frost once seedlings are sturdy
Spacing: 25–30cm apart
Care: Prefers dry, poor soil; avoid overwatering; cut back after flowering or allow self-seeding for a natural look

Why You’ll Love It

Soft, feathery plumes that shimmer in sunlight
Adds movement and texture to garden borders
Excellent for dried and fresh floral arrangements
Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow

Top Tip

For the best texture and colour, grow Foxtail Barley in full sun and poor, well-drained soil. Allow some seed heads to ripen for natural self-seeding or collect for future sowing.

Perfect For

Ornamental and prairie-style gardens
Gravel and coastal gardens
Dried flower arrangements
Low-maintenance landscapes

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