Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Eastern Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Needle Grass
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Nadel- Gras
Hardy Kiwi
In French
aiguille Herbe
kiwai
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
kiwi hardy
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
igła do trawy
hardy kiwi
In Latin
acus Grass
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Stipeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Needle Grass and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Needle Grass and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Needle Grass and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Needle Grass and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.