Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Juneberry
In German
Nadel- Gras
Felsenbirnen
In French
aiguille Herbe
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Amelanchier
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Juneberry
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Amelanchier
In Polish
igła do trawy
Świdośliwa
In Latin
acus Grass
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Pooideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Juneberry
Season and care of Needle Grass and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Juneberry Physical Information
Needle Grass and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Juneberry are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Needle Grass and Juneberry
Care of Needle Grass and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.