Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Grass
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
  
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
  
Lindheimer's muhly
  
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
  
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12 - 3
  
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
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
  
Green, Dark Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
  
Tan, Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Ladybug
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Ladybug beetles
  
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
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, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
  
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
  
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
  
Pink Muhly Grass
  
In Hindi
Eulalia
  
Muhly Grass
  
In German
Eulalia
  
hairawn muhly
  
In French
Eulalia
  
muhly herbe
  
In Spanish
Eulalia
  
muhly Grass
  
In Greek
Eulalia
  
Muhly Grass
  
In Portuguese
Eulalia
  
muhly grama
  
In Polish
Eulalia
  
Muhly Trawa
  
In Latin
Eulalia
  
Muhly Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Eulalia
  
Muhlenbergia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Andropogoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Eulalia and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Eulalia and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Eulalia and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eulalia and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Eulalia and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eulalia and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eulalia and Muhly Grass
Care of Eulalia and Muhly 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.