Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
Needle Grass
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Nadel- Gras
Waldkiefer
In French
aiguille Herbe
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
igła do trawy
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
acus Grass
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Pooideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Scot Pine
Season and care of Needle Grass and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Scot Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Scot Pine Physical Information
Needle Grass and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Scot Pine are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Needle Grass and Scot Pine
Care of Needle Grass and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.