Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
White
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Round
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
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 dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fibre
Other Uses
Jam
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Sea Grape
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Needle Grass
In German
Sea Grape
Nadel- Gras
In French
Sea Grape
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
agulha Relva
In Polish
Sea Grape
igła do trawy
In Latin
Uva mare
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Polygonaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Stipeae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Needle Grass
Season and care of Sea Grape and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Needle Grass Physical Information
Sea Grape and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Needle Grass are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sea Grape and Needle Grass
Care of Sea Grape and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape 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.