Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
common pear
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Seckel Pear
In German
Nadel- Gras
Kultur-Birne
In French
aiguille Herbe
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Seckel Pear
In Polish
igła do trawy
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
acus Grass
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Needle Grass and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Seckel Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Needle Grass and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Needle Grass and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Seckel Pear
Care of Needle Grass and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.