Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light brown
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Eulalia
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Eulalia
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Eulalia
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Eulalia
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Eulalia
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Eulalia
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Eulalia
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Eulalia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Aveneae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Eulalia
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Eulalia Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Eulalia are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Eulalia
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.