Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Mediterranean, Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
determinate, indeterminate
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Fields, Floodplain, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Reduce water once established, Water frequently while growing
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Matte
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Beans, Leaves
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PISUM sativum var macrocarpon
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
magnetout
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Snow Pea
In German
Nadel- Gras
Kefe
In French
aiguille Herbe
Snow Pea
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
tirabeque, bisalto
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Μπιζέλια
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
ervilhas
In Polish
igła do trawy
groszek cukrowy
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Snow Pea
Season and care of Needle Grass and Snow Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Snow Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Snow Pea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Snow Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Pea is Neutral.
Needle Grass and Snow Pea Physical Information
Needle Grass and Snow Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Snow Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Snow Pea are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Snow Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Snow Pea leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Needle Grass and Snow Pea
Care of Needle Grass and Snow Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Pea 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 Snow Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.