Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
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Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
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
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Eulalia
Wassermelone
In French
Eulalia
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Eulalia
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Eulalia
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Eulalia
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Eulalia
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Eulalia
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cucurbitoideae