Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
South America, Brazil
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Clay, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Tabebuia
In German
Nadel- Gras
Tabebuia
In French
aiguille Herbe
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Tabebuia
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Tabebuia
In Polish
igła do trawy
Tabebuia
In Latin
acus Grass
Tabebuia
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Tabebuia
Season and care of Needle Grass and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Tabebuia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Tabebuia Physical Information
Needle Grass and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Tabebuia are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Needle Grass and Tabebuia
Care of Needle Grass and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.