Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southeastern United States
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
-
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
slash pine
In Hindi
Needle Grass
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Nadel- Gras
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
aiguille Herbe
slash pine
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
pino slash
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
pinho barra
In Polish
igła do trawy
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
acus Grass
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Needle Grass and Slash Pine
Season and care of Needle Grass and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Slash Pine Physical Information
Needle Grass and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Slash Pine are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Slash Pine
Care of Needle Grass and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.