Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Dried seeds
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Needle Grass
काली मिर्च
In German
Nadel- Gras
Pfeffer
In French
aiguille Herbe
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Poivrier noir
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
igła do trawy
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
acus Grass
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Piperales
Family
Poaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Stipeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Black pepper
Season and care of Needle Grass and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Black pepper Physical Information
Needle Grass and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Needle Grass and Black pepper are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Black pepper
Care of Needle Grass and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.