Common Names: Ā California Barley, California Meadow Barley
Botanical Name: Ā Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum
Description: Ā California Barley is an erect, cool season bunchgrass.Ā Useful for reclamation, erosion control and dryland pastures.Ā Also useful as a cover crop for orchards and vineyards. Tolerates alkaline and infertile soils.
| Seeds per pound: | 140,000 |
| Seeding rate per poundā: | 1,000 sq. ft. |
| %Purity/% Germination (Typical) | 90/70 |
| Growing Regions: | California and Western U.S. below 8500 ft. |
| Native To: | California |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Characteristics: | Bunchgrass |
| Season Type: | Cool Season |
| Exposure: | Sun |
| Height: | 12-18 inches |
| Establishment: | Fast |
| Water Requirements: | Low |
| Wildlife: | Forage |
Cultural Information:
For non-irrigated sites, plant in the fall.
ā Seeding rate is based on seeding alone.Ā When seeding with other species the rates should be reduced.Ā Contact us for recommendations.
Ā CLICK HERE for instructions on planting and maintaining native grasses.