Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Needle Grass
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Nadel- Gras
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
aiguille Herbe
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
igła do trawy
winobluszcz
In Latin
acus Grass
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Rhamnales
Genus
Stipa
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Needle Grass and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Needle Grass and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Virginia Creeper flower color:
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Needle Grass and Virginia Creeper
Care of Needle Grass and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.