Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
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Types
Lindheimer's muhly
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Pink
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Ladybug
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
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
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Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
Eulalia
In German
hairawn muhly
Eulalia
In French
muhly herbe
Eulalia
In Spanish
muhly Grass
Eulalia
In Greek
Muhly Grass
Eulalia
In Portuguese
muhly grama
Eulalia
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
Eulalia
In Latin
Muhly Grass
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Eulalia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Eulalia
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Eulalia Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Eulalia are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Eulalia
Care of Muhly Grass and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Muhly 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.