Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
China
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
DIOSPYROS kaki
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
In Hindi
Needle Grass
शैरन फल
In German
Nadel- Gras
Sharon Frucht
In French
aiguille Herbe
Sharon Fruit
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Sharon Fruit
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Sharon Φρούτα
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Sharon Fruit
In Polish
igła do trawy
Sharon Fruit
In Latin
acus Grass
Sharon fructus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Sharon Fruit
Season and care of Needle Grass and Sharon Fruit is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Sharon Fruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Sharon Fruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Sharon Fruit Physical Information
Needle Grass and Sharon Fruit physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Sharon Fruit are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
- Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Sharon Fruit
Care of Needle Grass and Sharon Fruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.