Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Juglans nigra
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
bottomlands, Moist woods
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Needle Grass
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Nadel- Gras
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
aiguille Herbe
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
nogal negro
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
nogueira preta
In Polish
igła do trawy
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
acus Grass
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Black Walnut
Season and care of Needle Grass and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Black Walnut Physical Information
Needle Grass and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Black Walnut are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Black Walnut
Care of Needle Grass and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.