Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is 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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Dill
In Hindi
Needle Grass
डिल प्लांट
In German
Nadel- Gras
Dill Pflanze
In French
aiguille Herbe
Dill usine
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Dill Planta
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
igła do trawy
Dill roślin
In Latin
acus Grass
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Dill
Season and care of Needle Grass and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Dill season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Needle Grass and Dill Physical Information
Needle Grass and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Dill are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Needle Grass and Dill
Care of Needle Grass and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.