Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Flying insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Stem
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
-
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Needle Grass
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Nadel- Gras
Nickende Distel
In French
aiguille Herbe
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
musk Thistle
In Polish
igła do trawy
Musk Thistle
In Latin
acus Grass
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Needle Grass and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Needle Grass and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Musk Thistle
Care of Needle Grass and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.