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Needle Grass
Pumpkin
About Pumpkin and Needle Grass


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Annual and Perennial  
Type
Grass  
Vegetable  
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia  
North America, Mexico, Central America  
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin  
Number of Varieties
40  
99+
20  
99+
Habitat
meadows, Slopes  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9  
1-6  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1  
12-1  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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  
Vining/Climbing  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
76.20 cm  
99+
91.44 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
609.60 cm  
35
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver  
Yellow  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver  
Orange Red, Yellow Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green  
Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green  
Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green  
Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like  
Heart-shaped  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Summer, Fall  
Early Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Slow  
Very Fast  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam  
Well drained  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer  
Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
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  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  
Pests and Diseases
-  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
No  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
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  
Coarse  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
-  
Beetles, Bugs  
Allergy
-  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
-  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar  
Part of Plant Used
Fibre  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds  
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'  
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass  
Pumpkin  
In Hindi
Needle Grass  
कद्दू  
In German
Nadel- Gras  
Kürbis  
In French
aiguille Herbe  
Citrouille  
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja  
Calabaza  
In Greek
βελόνα Grass  
Κολοκύθι  
In Portuguese
agulha Relva  
Abóbora  
In Polish
igła do trawy  
Dynia  
In Latin
acus Grass  
cucurbita  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Lilopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Cyperales  
Violales  
Family
Poaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  
Genus
Stipa  
Cucurbita  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Stipeae  
Cucurbiteae  
Subfamily
Pooideae  
Cucurbitoideae  
Number of Species
150  
99+
9  
99+
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Properties of Needle Grass and Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Pumpkin. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like and Pumpkin has allergic reactions like . 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 Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Needle Grass and Pumpkin

Season and care of Needle Grass and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.

Needle Grass and Pumpkin Physical Information

Needle Grass and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Pumpkin are as follows:

Care of Needle Grass and Pumpkin

Care of Needle Grass and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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