Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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 Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Tomatillos
In German
Nadel- Gras
Tomatillos
In French
aiguille Herbe
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Tomatillos
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Tomatillos
In Polish
igła do trawy
Tomatillos
In Latin
acus Grass
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Tomatillo
Season and care of Needle Grass and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Tomatillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Needle Grass and Tomatillo Physical Information
Needle Grass and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Tomatillo are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Tomatillo
Care of Needle Grass and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.