Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fibre
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Needle Grass
In German
Große Bartgras
Nadel- Gras
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
agulha Relva
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
igła do trawy
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Needle Grass
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Needle Grass Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Needle Grass are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Needle Grass
Care of Big Bluestem and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.