Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
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
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
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
Analgesic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Eulalia
In German
Mexican Hat
Eulalia
In French
Mexican Hat
Eulalia
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Eulalia
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Eulalia
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Eulalia
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Eulalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Eulalia
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Eulalia season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Eulalia Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Eulalia are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Eulalia
Care of Mexican Hat and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Mexican Hat 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.