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About Needle Grass and Hornbeam

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Tree

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Turkey

Types

Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
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Number of Varieties

4030
0 40000
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Habitat

meadows, Slopes
hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-92-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1
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Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

76.20 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Ivory, Silver
Green

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
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

-
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds

Allergy

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Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fibre
Leaves

Other Uses

suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Needle Grass
हानबीन

In German

Nadel- Gras
Hainbuche

In French

aiguille Herbe
charme

In Spanish

Hierba de aguja
carpe

In Greek

βελόνα Grass
γαύρος

In Portuguese

agulha Relva
choupo-branco

In Polish

igła do trawy
grab

In Latin

acus Grass
Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Fagales

Family

Poaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Stipa
Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Stipeae
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Subfamily

Pooideae
Coryloideae

Number of Species

15038
1 27800
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Properties of Needle Grass and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Hornbeam. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Needle Grass and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Needle Grass and Hornbeam

Season and care of Needle Grass and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Needle Grass and Hornbeam Physical Information

Needle Grass and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Hornbeam are as follows:

  • Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver

  • Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green

  • Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red

  • Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Needle Grass and Hornbeam

Care of Needle Grass and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.