Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Needle Grass
अजवाइन
In German
Nadel- Gras
Ajowan
In French
aiguille Herbe
Ajowan
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
aipo
In Polish
igła do trawy
seler
In Latin
acus Grass
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Stipa
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Needle Grass and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Needle Grass and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Ajwain plant
Care of Needle Grass and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.