Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green, Tan
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
-
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Nadel- Gras
Yambohne
In French
aiguille Herbe
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
igła do trawy
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
acus Grass
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Lilopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Needle Grass and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Jicama. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Jicama
Season and care of Needle Grass and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Jicama Physical Information
Needle Grass and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Jicama are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Jicama
Care of Needle Grass and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.