Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Origin
-
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Bearded Iris
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fibre
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Needle Grass
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Nadel- Gras
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
agulha Relva
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
igła do trawy
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Needle Grass
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Needle Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Needle Grass Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Needle Grass are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Needle Grass
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris 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.