Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
-
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
herbaceous annuals
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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, Light Pink
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fibre
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, 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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Needle Grass
In German
Pelargonium
Nadel- Gras
In French
pélargonium
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
pelargonium
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Pelargonium
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
pelargônio
agulha Relva
In Polish
pelargonia
igła do trawy
In Latin
Pelargonium
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Needle Grass
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Needle Grass Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Needle Grass are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Needle Grass
Care of Scented Geranium and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.