Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Eulalia
Cordia subcordata
In German
Eulalia
Cordia subcordata
In French
Eulalia
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Eulalia
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Eulalia
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Eulalia
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Eulalia
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Eulalia
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eulalia and Kou
Season and care of Eulalia and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Eulalia and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eulalia and Kou Physical Information
Eulalia and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Eulalia and Kou are as follows:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Eulalia and Kou
Care of Eulalia and Kou 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 Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.