Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
-
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fibre
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Hosta
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Hosta
Needle Grass
In German
Hosta
Nadel- Gras
In French
Hosta
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Hosta
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Hosta
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Hosta
agulha Relva
In Polish
Hosta
igła do trawy
In Latin
strone
acus Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Needle Grass
Season and care of Hosta and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Needle Grass Physical Information
Hosta and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Needle Grass are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hosta and Needle Grass
Care of Hosta and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.