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