Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
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Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Malus domestica
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Light Green
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 Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
MALUS domestica 'Granny Smith'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Apple, Granny Smith Apple, Green Cooking Apple, Green Eating Apple
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Granny Smith
In German
Nadel- Gras
Granny Smith
In French
aiguille Herbe
Granny Smith
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Granny Smith
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Granny Smith
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Maçã-verde
In Polish
igła do trawy
Jabłoń domowa 'Granny Smith'
In Latin
acus Grass
Granny Smith
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Granny Smith Apple
Season and care of Needle Grass and Granny Smith Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Granny Smith Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Granny Smith Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Granny Smith Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Granny Smith Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Granny Smith Apple Physical Information
Needle Grass and Granny Smith Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Granny Smith Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Granny Smith Apple are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Granny Smith Apple flower color: White
- Granny Smith Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Granny Smith Apple
Care of Needle Grass and Granny Smith Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Granny Smith Apple 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 Granny Smith Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.