Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Fruits
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Chokecherry
In German
Nadel- Gras
Chokecherry
In French
aiguille Herbe
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Chokecherry
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Chokecherry
In Polish
igła do trawy
Chokecherry
In Latin
acus Grass
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Chokecherry
Season and care of Needle Grass and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Chokecherry Physical Information
Needle Grass and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Chokecherry are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Needle Grass and Chokecherry
Care of Needle Grass and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.