Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Western United States
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
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Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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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
Acidic, 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
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
Needle Grass
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Nadel- Gras
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
aiguille Herbe
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
igła do trawy
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
acus Grass
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Needle Grass and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Needle Grass and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Needle Grass and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Needle Grass and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Needle Grass and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.