Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Needle Grass
जई घास
In German
Nadel- Gras
Ährengras
In French
aiguille Herbe
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
oat Grass
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
aveia-
In Polish
igła do trawy
Owies trawa
In Latin
acus Grass
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Needle Grass and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Oatgrass. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Oatgrass
Season and care of Needle Grass and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Oatgrass Physical Information
Needle Grass and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Oatgrass are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Needle Grass and Oatgrass
Care of Needle Grass and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.