Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
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Types
Sophora secundiflora
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
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
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
Eulalia
In German
Meskalbohne
Eulalia
In French
Calia secundiflora
Eulalia
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Eulalia
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Eulalia
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Eulalia
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Eulalia
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Eulalia season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Eulalia Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Eulalia are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Eulalia
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel 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.