Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Sophora secundiflora
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Fibre
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
Needle Grass
In German
Meskalbohne
Nadel- Gras
In French
Calia secundiflora
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
agulha Relva
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
igła do trawy
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Pooideae
Properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass? We provide you with everything About Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass. Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns and Needle Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Mountain Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Needle Grass has allergic reactions like Poisonous. 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 Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Needle Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel 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.