Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
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/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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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
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Eulalia
In German
Tomatillos
Eulalia
In French
Tomatilles
Eulalia
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Eulalia
In Greek
Tomatillos
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Eulalia
In Polish
Tomatillos
Eulalia
In Latin
Tomatillos
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Physaleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Eulalia
Season and care of Tomatillo and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Eulalia Physical Information
Tomatillo and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Eulalia are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tomatillo and Eulalia
Care of Tomatillo and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage 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 Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.