Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
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
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Eulalia
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Eulalia
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Eulalia
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
Eulalia
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Eulalia
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Eulalia
castanea americana
In Polish
Eulalia
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Eulalia
English castaneis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eulalia and American Chestnut
Season and care of Eulalia and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Eulalia and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Eulalia and American Chestnut Physical Information
Eulalia and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Eulalia and American Chestnut are as follows:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Eulalia and American Chestnut
Care of Eulalia and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.