Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Caribbean
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Wild sago
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
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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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Coontie
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Coontie
In German
Nadel- Gras
Coontie
In French
aiguille Herbe
coontie
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
coontie
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Coontie
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Coontie
In Polish
igła do trawy
Coontie
In Latin
acus Grass
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cycadales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Pooideae
Zamioideae
Properties of Needle Grass and Coontie
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Coontie? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Coontie. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Coontie doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like and Coontie 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 Coontie and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Coontie
Season and care of Needle Grass and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Coontie season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Coontie Physical Information
Needle Grass and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Coontie are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Coontie flower color:
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Coontie
Care of Needle Grass and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.