Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Eastern Australia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Nadel- Gras
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
aiguille Herbe
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
igła do trawy
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
acus Grass
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Needle Grass and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Needle Grass and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Needle Grass and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Needle Grass and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Needle Grass and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.