Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Not Available
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fibre
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Needle Grass
In German
Mexican Hat
Nadel- Gras
In French
Mexican Hat
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Mexican Hat
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
agulha Relva
In Polish
Mexican Hat
igła do trawy
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
acus Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Stipeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Needle Grass
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Needle Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Needle Grass Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Needle Grass are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Needle Grass
Care of Mexican Hat and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Hat 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.