Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
World/Pandemic
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Papyrus
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
-
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Needle Grass
dwarf papyrus
In German
Nadel- Gras
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
aiguille Herbe
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
papiro enano
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
papiro anão
In Polish
igła do trawy
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
acus Grass
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Needle Grass and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Needle Grass and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Needle Grass and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.