Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southern Africa
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Perennial
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Root
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Needle Grass
African Iris
In German
Nadel- Gras
Afrikanische Iris
In French
aiguille Herbe
African Iris
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Iris africano
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Iris africano
In Polish
igła do trawy
Afryki Iris
In Latin
acus Grass
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and African Iris
Season and care of Needle Grass and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and African Iris Physical Information
Needle Grass and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and African Iris are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Needle Grass and African Iris
Care of Needle Grass and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.