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, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
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Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Red Elderberry
In German
Nadel- Gras
Rote Holunder
In French
aiguille Herbe
Red sureau
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Red Elderberry
In Polish
igła do trawy
Red Elderberry
In Latin
acus Grass
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Dipsacales
Family
Poaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Needle Grass and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Needle Grass and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Needle Grass and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Red Elderberry
Care of Needle Grass and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.