Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
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
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
-
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fibre
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Needle Grass
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Nadel- Gras
In French
Ragged Robin
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
ragged Robin
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
agulha Relva
In Polish
Ragged Robin
igła do trawy
In Latin
Robin ragged
acus Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Needle Grass
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Needle Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Needle Grass Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Needle Grass are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Needle Grass
Care of Ragged Robin and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.