Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
-
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
-
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
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
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In German
Pfahlrohr
Eulalia
In French
Arundo donax
Eulalia
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Eulalia
In Greek
Arundo donax
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Eulalia
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Eulalia
In Latin
Arundo donax
Eulalia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Eulalia
Season and care of Giant Reed and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Eulalia Physical Information
Giant Reed and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Eulalia are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Giant Reed and Eulalia
Care of Giant Reed and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed 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.