Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
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
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Eulalia
In German
italienisches Raigras
Eulalia
In French
Ray-grass italien
Eulalia
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Eulalia
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Eulalia
In Portuguese
azevém
Eulalia
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Eulalia
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Eulalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Eulalia
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Ryegrass and Eulalia Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Eulalia are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Eulalia
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Italian Ryegrass 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.