Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Leucanthemum vulgare
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Fibre
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
Needle Grass
In German
Margerite
Nadel- Gras
In French
Grande marguerite
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
agulha Relva
In Polish
piwonie
igła do trawy
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
acus Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Stipeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Needle Grass
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxeye Daisy and Needle Grass Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Needle Grass are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Needle Grass
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.