Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
-
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fibre
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
choy sum
Needle Grass
In German
choy sum
Nadel- Gras
In French
choy sum
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
choy sum
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
choy sum
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
choy sum
agulha Relva
In Polish
choy sum
igła do trawy
In Latin
choy sum
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Capparales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Needle Grass
Season and care of Choy Sum and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Needle Grass Physical Information
Choy Sum and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Needle Grass are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Choy Sum and Needle Grass
Care of Choy Sum and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum 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.