Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Purple, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
CALLICARPA americana
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
American beautyberry , French mulberry
In Hindi
Needle Grass
American Beautyberry Tree
In German
Nadel- Gras
Amerikanische Schönbaum
In French
aiguille Herbe
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Americana beautyberry Árbol
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
In Polish
igła do trawy
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
In Latin
acus Grass
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Stipeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Ranunculoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Needle Grass and American Beautyberry
Season and care of Needle Grass and American Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and American Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and American Beautyberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and American Beautyberry Physical Information
Needle Grass and American Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and American Beautyberry are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Needle Grass and American Beautyberry
Care of Needle Grass and American Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.