Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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Types
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Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
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Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
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Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
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Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
red alder
Eulalia
In German
rot-Erle
Eulalia
In French
aulne rouge
Eulalia
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Eulalia
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Eulalia
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Eulalia
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Eulalia
In Latin
red alnus
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Alder and Eulalia
Season and care of Red Alder and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Eulalia Physical Information
Red Alder and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Eulalia are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Red Alder and Eulalia
Care of Red Alder and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done 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 Red Alder 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.