Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Water elm
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
American Elm
In Hindi
Needle Grass
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Nadel- Gras
amerikanische Ulme
In French
aiguille Herbe
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
olmo americano
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
American Elm
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
olmo americano
In Polish
igła do trawy
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
acus Grass
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Elm
Season and care of Needle Grass and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Elm Physical Information
Needle Grass and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Elm are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Needle Grass and Elm
Care of Needle Grass and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.