Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
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Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Wet lands
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Sap
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
Needle Grass
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Nadel- Gras
toxicodendron vernix
In French
aiguille Herbe
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
igła do trawy
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
acus Grass
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Stipa
Toxicodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Needle Grass and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Needle Grass and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Poison Sumac
Care of Needle Grass and Poison Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.