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 20C.
  • 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!