Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Red, Ivory, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loose, 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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
In Hindi
Needle Grass
मकई पोस्ता
In German
Nadel- Gras
Klatschmohn
In French
aiguille Herbe
Coquelicot
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
amapola de maíz
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Corn Poppy
In Polish
igła do trawy
Corn Poppy
In Latin
acus Grass
corn Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Papavereae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Corn Poppy
Season and care of Needle Grass and Corn Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Corn Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Corn Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Corn Poppy Physical Information
Needle Grass and Corn Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Corn Poppy are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
- Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Needle Grass and Corn Poppy
Care of Needle Grass and Corn Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.