Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
United States, California
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
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Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Blue Oak
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Nadel- Gras
Blaue Eiche
In French
aiguille Herbe
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Carvalho azul
In Polish
igła do trawy
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
acus Grass
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Blue Oak
Season and care of Needle Grass and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Blue Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Blue Oak is while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is .
Needle Grass and Blue Oak Physical Information
Needle Grass and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Blue Oak are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Needle Grass and Blue Oak
Care of Needle Grass and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done 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 Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.