Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
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Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Adequately
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
Average
Average
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
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
Eulalia
maiden grass
In German
Eulalia
Mädchen Gras
In French
Eulalia
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
Eulalia
hierba doncella
In Greek
Eulalia
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Eulalia
grama de solteira
In Polish
Eulalia
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Eulalia
virgo herba
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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