Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Requires regular 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy
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
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
Eulalia
Lippia graveolens
In German
Eulalia
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Eulalia
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Eulalia
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Eulalia
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Eulalia
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Eulalia
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Eulalia
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Verbenaceae
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 Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Eulalia and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Eulalia and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eulalia and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Eulalia and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eulalia and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eulalia and Mexican Oregano
Care of Eulalia and Mexican Oregano 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 Oregano pruning is done 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 Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.