Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Russia, Siberia, China, Japan
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Iris ensata, Iris japonica
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Boggy areas, gardens, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Lavender, Blue Violet
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Rhizome rot, Slugs, Snails, Viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies, Snails
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anthelmintic, Antidote, Appetizer, Depurative, Diuretic, Hepatitis
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fibre
Other Uses
Basketary, Fibre
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS ensata
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Iris
Japanese iris
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Japanese iris
Needle Grass
In German
Japanese iris
Nadel- Gras
In French
iris Xapanese
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Iris Xapanese
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
ιαπωνική ίριδα
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
íris japonesa
agulha Relva
In Polish
japońskie iris
igła do trawy
In Latin
Iris Italica
acus Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Japanese Iris and Needle Grass
Season and care of Japanese Iris and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Iris and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Iris season is Spring and Summer and Needle Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Iris and Needle Grass Physical Information
Japanese Iris and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Iris and Needle Grass are as follows:
Japanese Iris flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Japanese Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Iris and Needle Grass
Care of Japanese Iris and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, 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 Japanese 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.