Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Prunus americana
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Deers
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Needle Grass
जंगली बेर
In German
Nadel- Gras
wild Plum
In French
aiguille Herbe
wild Plum
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Wild Plum
In Polish
igła do trawy
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
acus Grass
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Wild Plum
Season and care of Needle Grass and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Wild Plum Physical Information
Needle Grass and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Wild Plum are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Wild Plum
Care of Needle Grass and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.