Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southern Europe
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
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Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Applemint Tree
In German
Nadel- Gras
Applemint Baum
In French
aiguille Herbe
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Árvore applemint
In Polish
igła do trawy
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
acus Grass
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Applemint
Season and care of Needle Grass and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Applemint Physical Information
Needle Grass and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Applemint are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Needle Grass and Applemint
Care of Needle Grass and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.