Hordeum jubatum Ricky | Foxtail Barley
Hordeum jubatum ‘Ricky’, also known as Foxtail Barley, is an exceptional ornamental grass that produces creamy-colored, feathery flower spikes, perfect for cutting, drying, and landscape plantings. The graceful green spikelets transition to yellow and rose hues during summer, creating a stunning seasonal color display. This low-maintenance grass thrives in group plantings, borders, and naturalized landscapes, adding height and texture to any setting.
Key Features:
✔ Attractive structural plant with feathery plumes ✔ Green spikelets turning yellow and rose in summer ✔ Perfect for landscape design and mass plantings ✔ Excellent as a dried flower for bouquets
Growing Information:
- Germination Rate: Minimum 84%
- Growth Habit: Annual or short-lived perennial
- Height: Varies
- Spacing: 45 cm
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, prepared and raked to a fine tilth
- Light Preference: Full sun
- Uses: Borders, naturalized areas, dried flower arrangements
How to Grow Hordeum ‘Ricky’
Sowing Instructions:
- Indoor Sowing (Recommended):
- Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost.
- Lightly cover with vermiculite.
- Maintain a temperature of 20°C.
- Germination takes 14-21 days (light aids germination).
- Once seedlings are large enough, transplant into 8 cm pots.
- Acclimatize and plant outdoors after the last frost, spacing 45 cm apart.
Care Tips:
- Low maintenance, requires minimal attention.
- Fertilize with a high-nitrogen feed if preferred.
- Divide in spring if replanting is needed.
Why Choose ‘Ricky’ Squirrel Tail Grass?
✔ Unique feathery plumes for summer-long beauty ✔ Versatile use in landscaping, dried arrangements, and cut flowers ✔ Easy to grow and maintain
Create a stunning textural and seasonal display with Hordeum jubatum ‘Ricky’! Order your seeds today!
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