Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, 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
Requires a lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Giant Reed
In German
Eulalia
Pfahlrohr
In French
Eulalia
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Eulalia
Arundo donax
In Greek
Eulalia
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Eulalia
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Eulalia
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Eulalia
Arundo donax
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eulalia and Giant Reed
Season and care of Eulalia and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Eulalia and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eulalia and Giant Reed Physical Information
Eulalia and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Eulalia and Giant Reed are as follows:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Eulalia and Giant Reed
Care of Eulalia and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.