Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Hybrid origin
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Artemisia
In German
Nadel- Gras
Artemisia
In French
aiguille Herbe
Artemisia
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Artemisia
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Artemisia
In Polish
igła do trawy
Artemisia
In Latin
acus Grass
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Stipeae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Needle Grass and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Artemisia. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Needle Grass and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Artemisia
Season and care of Needle Grass and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Artemisia Physical Information
Needle Grass and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Artemisia are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Needle Grass and Artemisia
Care of Needle Grass and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.