Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Black Ash plant
In German
Nadel- Gras
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
aiguille Herbe
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
planta Black Ash
In Polish
igła do trawy
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
acus Grass
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Black Ash
Season and care of Needle Grass and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Black Ash Physical Information
Needle Grass and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Black Ash are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Black Ash
Care of Needle Grass and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.