Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Pink
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fibre
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
डोनट पीच
Needle Grass
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Nadel- Gras
In French
Donut Peach
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Donut Peach
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
agulha Relva
In Polish
Donut Peach
igła do trawy
In Latin
Donut Peach
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Needle Grass
Season and care of Donut Peach and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Donut Peach and Needle Grass Physical Information
Donut Peach and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Needle Grass are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Donut Peach and Needle Grass
Care of Donut Peach and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Donut Peach 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.