Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
  
Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
  
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
  
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
  
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
6 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
  
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
  
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Groundcover, Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
  
CALENDULA officinalis
  
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
  
Pot Marigold
  
In Hindi
Needle Grass
  
Pot Marigold
  
In German
Nadel- Gras
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
aiguille Herbe
  
pot Marigold
  
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
  
καλέντουλα
  
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
  
pot Marigold
  
In Polish
igła do trawy
  
Pot Marigold
  
In Latin
acus Grass
  
Zinnia Pot
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Stipa
  
Calendula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Stipeae
  
Calenduleae
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Needle Grass and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Needle Grass and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Pot Marigold
Care of Needle Grass and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.