Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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, Green, Orange Red
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fibre
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
हानबीन
Needle Grass
In German
Hainbuche
Nadel- Gras
In French
charme
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
carpe
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
γαύρος
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
agulha Relva
In Polish
grab
igła do trawy
In Latin
Item carpinus
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Pooideae
Properties of Hornbeam and Needle Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Needle Grass? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Needle Grass. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Needle Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Needle Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hornbeam and Needle Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Needle Grass
Season and care of Hornbeam and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Needle Grass Physical Information
Hornbeam and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Needle Grass are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hornbeam and Needle Grass
Care of Hornbeam and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam 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.