Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
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
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Eulalia
Tomatillos
In German
Eulalia
Tomatillos
In French
Eulalia
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Eulalia
Tomatillos
In Greek
Eulalia
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Eulalia
Tomatillos
In Polish
Eulalia
Tomatillos
In Latin
Eulalia
Tomatillos
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Eulalia and Tomatillo
Season and care of Eulalia and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Eulalia and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Eulalia and Tomatillo Physical Information
Eulalia and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eulalia and Tomatillo are as follows:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Eulalia and Tomatillo
Care of Eulalia and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.