Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark 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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Hydrangea
In German
Nadel- Gras
Hortensie
In French
aiguille Herbe
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Hortensia
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Hortênsia
In Polish
igła do trawy
Hortensja
In Latin
acus Grass
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Needle Grass and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Chocolate-root. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like and Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like . 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Needle Grass and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Needle Grass and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Needle Grass and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Chocolate-root
Care of Needle Grass and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.