Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In German
Aubergine
Eulalia
In French
Aubergine
Eulalia
In Spanish
Berenjena
Eulalia
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Eulalia
In Polish
Bakłażan
Eulalia
In Latin
Eggplant
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Solaneae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Eulalia
Season and care of Eggplant and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Eulalia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Eulalia Physical Information
Eggplant and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Eulalia are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Eggplant and Eulalia
Care of Eggplant and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.