Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 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
Foliage diseases
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fibre
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Sassafras
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Sassafras
Needle Grass
In German
Sassafras
Nadel- Gras
In French
Sassafras
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
σασάφρα
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
sassafrás
agulha Relva
In Polish
Sassafras
igła do trawy
In Latin
Sassafras
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Stipeae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Needle Grass
Season and care of Sassafras and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Needle Grass Physical Information
Sassafras and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Needle Grass are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sassafras and Needle Grass
Care of Sassafras and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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.