Little Barley (Hordeum pusillum)
Little Barley is spring and early summer growing annual bunch grass. It grows best in firm to medium textured soils with medium soil moisture requirements. Little Barley requires full sun sites and has a low drought tolerance. The plant is found widely spread throughout the United States. It is a candidate for quick temporary erosion control and as a cool season cover crop. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight. You are only paying for viable seed.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Little Barley (Hordeum pusillum) |
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Bloom Season | Cool Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Annual |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
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Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FAC |
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Average height | <1ft |
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RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 193000 |
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Product Benefits | Low Growing;Wildlife Food; |