Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
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
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
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
Aphids, Mosquito
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
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
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
Eulalia
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Eulalia
In French
Bassia scoparia
Eulalia
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Eulalia
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Eulalia
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Eulalia
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Eulalia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Kochia and Eulalia
Season and care of Kochia and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Eulalia season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kochia and Eulalia Physical Information
Kochia and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Eulalia are as follows:
Kochia flower color:
Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kochia and Eulalia
Care of Kochia and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches 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 Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.