Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
bank hedging, Ornamental use
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, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
Eulalia
सुई ताड़
In German
Eulalia
Nadel -Palme
In French
Eulalia
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
Eulalia
palmera aguja
In Greek
Eulalia
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
Eulalia
palmeira agulha
In Polish
Eulalia
Igła palma
In Latin
Eulalia
acus palma
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Eulalia
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Coryphoideae