Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mediterranean
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Glandular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Artichoke
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Artichoke
In German
Nadel- Gras
Artischocke
In French
aiguille Herbe
Artichaut
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Alcachofa
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Alcachofra
In Polish
igła do trawy
Karczoch
In Latin
acus Grass
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Needle Grass and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Artichoke. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke 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 Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Artichoke
Season and care of Needle Grass and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Needle Grass and Artichoke Physical Information
Needle Grass and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Artichoke are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Needle Grass and Artichoke
Care of Needle Grass and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.