Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
meadows, 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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
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
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Chionodoxa
In German
Nadel- Gras
Chionodoxa
In French
aiguille Herbe
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Chionodoxa
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Chionodoxa
In Polish
igła do trawy
Chionodoxa
In Latin
acus Grass
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Stipeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Needle Grass and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Chionodoxa. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Needle Grass and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Needle Grass and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Needle Grass and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Chionodoxa
Care of Needle Grass and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.