Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mexico
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
-
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-14
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Needle Grass
tabardillo
In German
Nadel- Gras
tabardillo
In French
aiguille Herbe
tabardillo
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
tabardillo
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Tabardillo
In Polish
igła do trawy
Tabardillo
In Latin
acus Grass
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Tabardillo
Season and care of Needle Grass and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Tabardillo Physical Information
Needle Grass and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Tabardillo are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Tabardillo
Care of Needle Grass and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.