Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Needle Grass
पेकॉन
In German
Nadel- Gras
Pekannuss
In French
aiguille Herbe
Pacanier
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Pecan
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
igła do trawy
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
acus Grass
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Pecan
Season and care of Needle Grass and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Pecan Physical Information
Needle Grass and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Pecan are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Pecan
Care of Needle Grass and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.