Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
-
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Chrysanthemums
In German
Nadel- Gras
Chrysanthemen
In French
aiguille Herbe
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Crisantemos
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Crisântemos
In Polish
igła do trawy
Chryzantemy
In Latin
acus Grass
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Stipa
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Tribe
Stipeae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Needle Grass and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Needle Grass and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Needle Grass and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Chrysanthemum
Care of Needle Grass and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.