Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Light brown
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
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Pests and diseases free
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fibre
Other Uses
-
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Needle Grass
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Nadel- Gras
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
agulha Relva
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
igła do trawy
In Latin
Pluma Grass
acus Grass
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Stipa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Needle Grass
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Needle Grass Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Needle Grass are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Needle Grass
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass 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.