Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Terrestrial
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
not provided
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fibre
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Petunia
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Petunia
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Petunia
Needle Grass
In German
Petunie
Nadel- Gras
In French
Pétunia
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Petunia
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
πετούνια
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Petúnia
agulha Relva
In Polish
Petunia
igła do trawy
In Latin
Petunia
acus Grass
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Pooideae
Properties of Petunia and Needle Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Needle Grass? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Needle Grass. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Needle Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia has allergic reactions like and Needle Grass has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Petunia and Needle Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Petunia and Needle Grass
Season and care of Petunia and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Needle Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Needle Grass Physical Information
Petunia and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Needle Grass are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Petunia and Needle Grass
Care of Petunia and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia 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.