Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina
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Types
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Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 7
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
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Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, moderate salt tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, songbirds, Wildlife
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
sneezing
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Flowering Tips, Stem, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORTADERIA selloana 'Carminea Rendatleri'
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Pampas Grass, Pink Pampas Grass
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Pink Pampas grass
Eulalia
In German
Pink Pampas grass
Eulalia
In French
Herbe Pampas rose
Eulalia
In Spanish
Hierba de color rosa Pampas
Eulalia
In Greek
Pink Pampas grass
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Grama de Pampas rosa
Eulalia
In Polish
Różowy Pampas trawy
Eulalia
In Latin
Pink Pampas grass
Eulalia
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots