Wood-Barley

Hordelymus europaeus

Native to:
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Morocco, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Russia, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Hordelymus
Species:
Hordelymus europaeus
USDA Symbol:
HOEU

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
120 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded woodland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI