Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Grass
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
not available
  
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
  
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
  
Grassland, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, White
  
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
  
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
  
Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Biodiesel
  
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
  
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
  
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
  
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
  
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
  
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
  
Eulalia
  
In German
rohrglanzgras
  
Eulalia
  
In French
roseau
  
Eulalia
  
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
  
Eulalia
  
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
  
Eulalia
  
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
  
Eulalia
  
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
  
Eulalia
  
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
  
Eulalia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Poales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Phalaris
  
Eulalia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Panicoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Eulalia
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ribbon Grass and Eulalia Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Eulalia are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Eulalia
Care of Ribbon Grass and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Ribbon 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.