Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, White
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fibre
Other Uses
Cosmetics
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Plum
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
बेर
Needle Grass
In German
Pflaume
Nadel- Gras
In French
prune
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
ciruela
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
ameixa
agulha Relva
In Polish
Śliwka
igła do trawy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Pooideae
Properties of Plum and Needle Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Needle Grass? We provide you with everything About Plum and Needle Grass. Plum has thorns and Needle Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Needle Grass has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Plum and Needle Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Needle Grass
Season and care of Plum and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Needle Grass season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Needle Grass Physical Information
Plum and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Plum and Needle Grass are as follows:
Care of Plum and Needle Grass
Care of Plum and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.