Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In German
Wassermelone
Eulalia
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Eulalia
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Eulalia
In Greek
καρπούζι
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Eulalia
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Eulalia
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Eulalia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Benincaseae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Eulalia
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Eulalia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Eulalia Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Eulalia are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Eulalia
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.