Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Nassella tenuissima
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
11 - 4
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
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
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do not water excessively
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
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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Apply 12-6-6 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
NASSELLA tenuissima
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
In Hindi
Eulalia
Mexican Feather Grass
In German
Eulalia
Mexikanische Federgras
In French
Eulalia
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
In Spanish
Eulalia
Pluma hierba mexicana
In Greek
Eulalia
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
In Portuguese
Eulalia
Mexican Pena Relva
In Polish
Eulalia
Mexican Feather trawy
In Latin
Eulalia
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Stipeae
Season and Care of Eulalia and Mexican Feather Grass
Season and care of Eulalia and Mexican Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Eulalia and Mexican Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eulalia and Mexican Feather Grass Physical Information
Eulalia and Mexican Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm. The color specification of Eulalia and Mexican Feather Grass are as follows:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
- Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eulalia and Mexican Feather Grass
Care of Eulalia and Mexican Feather Grass 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 Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.