Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Needle Grass
रूस ओलिव
In German
Nadel- Gras
russische Olive
In French
aiguille Herbe
Olive russe
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
oliva ruso
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Olive russo
In Polish
igła do trawy
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
acus Grass
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Rhamnales
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Russian Olive
Season and care of Needle Grass and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Russian Olive Physical Information
Needle Grass and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Russian Olive are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Needle Grass and Russian Olive
Care of Needle Grass and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.