Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, 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
All year
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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 Shade, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
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
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Swordfern
Eulalia
In German
Sword Fern
Eulalia
In French
Epée Fern
Eulalia
In Spanish
helecho espada
Eulalia
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
Eulalia
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Eulalia
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Eulalia
In Latin
Fern gladio
Eulalia
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Poales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Eulalia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Swordfern and Eulalia
Season and care of Swordfern and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swordfern and Eulalia Physical Information
Swordfern and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Eulalia are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Swordfern and Eulalia
Care of Swordfern and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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.