Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Bouteloua gracilis
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 5
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Nadel- Gras
Blau Grama Grass
In French
aiguille Herbe
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
igła do trawy
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
acus Grass
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Needle Grass and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Needle Grass and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Needle Grass and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Needle Grass and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done . In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.