Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, 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
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Sakaki
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In German
Sperrstrauch
Eulalia
In Spanish
Sakaki
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Sakaki and Eulalia
Season and care of Sakaki and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sakaki and Eulalia Physical Information
Sakaki and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Eulalia are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sakaki and Eulalia
Care of Sakaki and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Sakaki 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.