Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
-
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Red, Rose, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Brown
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Broken Bones, Burns, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Urine infections
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PENSTEMON barbatus
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Beardlip Penstemon
In German
Nadel- Gras
Beardlip Penstemon
In French
aiguille Herbe
penstemon beardlip
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
penstemon beardlip
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
beardlip penstemon
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
penstemon beardlip
In Polish
igła do trawy
beardlip penstemon
In Latin
acus Grass
Birdlip penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Dicotyledonous, Eudicots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Beardlip Penstemon
Season and care of Needle Grass and Beardlip Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Beardlip Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Beardlip Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Beardlip Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beardlip Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Beardlip Penstemon Physical Information
Needle Grass and Beardlip Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beardlip Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Beardlip Penstemon are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Beardlip Penstemon flower color: Red, Rose and Crimson
- Beardlip Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Beardlip Penstemon
Care of Needle Grass and Beardlip Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beardlip Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beardlip Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.