Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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South America, Argentina
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
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Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 7
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, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
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 water excessively, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, moderate salt tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, songbirds, Wildlife
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, 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
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowering Tips, Stem, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
CORTADERIA selloana 'Carminea Rendatleri'
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Pampas Grass, Pink Pampas Grass
In Hindi
Eulalia
Pink Pampas grass
In German
Eulalia
Pink Pampas grass
In French
Eulalia
Herbe Pampas rose
In Spanish
Eulalia
Hierba de color rosa Pampas
In Greek
Eulalia
Pink Pampas grass
In Portuguese
Eulalia
Grama de Pampas rosa
In Polish
Eulalia
Różowy Pampas trawy
In Latin
Eulalia
Pink Pampas grass
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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