Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Indian Corn
In Hindi
Needle Grass
इंडियन मकई
In German
Nadel- Gras
Mahiz
In French
aiguille Herbe
maïs
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Maíz indio
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Αραβόσιτος
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
milho
In Polish
igła do trawy
Indian Corn
In Latin
acus Grass
Latin Re frumentaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Stipeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Indian Corn
Season and care of Needle Grass and Indian Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Indian Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Indian Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Indian Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Corn is Neutral.
Needle Grass and Indian Corn Physical Information
Needle Grass and Indian Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Indian Corn are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Indian Corn flower color:
- Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Indian Corn
Care of Needle Grass and Indian Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Corn 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 Indian Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.