Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
India
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Kokum
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Kokum
In German
Nadel- Gras
Kokum
In French
aiguille Herbe
Kokum
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Kokum
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Kokum
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Kokum
In Polish
igła do trawy
Kokum
In Latin
acus Grass
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Clusioideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Kokum
Season and care of Needle Grass and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Kokum Physical Information
Needle Grass and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Kokum are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Needle Grass and Kokum
Care of Needle Grass and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.