Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
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Habitat
meadows, Slopes
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Slows blood clotting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits, Leaves
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Catawba अंगूर
In German
Nadel- Gras
Catawba Traube
In French
aiguille Herbe
Catawba raisin
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Catawba uva
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Catawba Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Catawba Grape
In Polish
igła do trawy
Catawba winogron
In Latin
acus Grass
Uva Catawba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Vitoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Catawba Grape
Season and care of Needle Grass and Catawba Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Catawba Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Catawba Grape season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Catawba Grape Physical Information
Needle Grass and Catawba Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Catawba Grape are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Catawba Grape flower color: White
- Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Catawba Grape
Care of Needle Grass and Catawba Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catawba Grape pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catawba Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.