Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs high amount of water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Nadel- Gras
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
aiguille Herbe
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
igła do trawy
Diabelski laska
In Latin
acus Grass
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Needle Grass and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Needle Grass and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Needle Grass and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.