Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
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Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 3
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Ribbon Grass
In German
Nadel- Gras
rohrglanzgras
In French
aiguille Herbe
roseau
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
caniço-malhado
In Polish
igła do trawy
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
acus Grass
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Needle Grass and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Ribbon Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Needle Grass and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Needle Grass and Ribbon Grass
Care of Needle Grass and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.