Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Green
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pest Free
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fibre
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Needle Grass
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Nadel- Gras
In French
Épazote
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
agulha Relva
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
igła do trawy
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
acus Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Stipeae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Needle Grass
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Needle Grass Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Needle Grass are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea and Needle Grass
Care of Mexican Tea and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea 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.