Eulalia aurea
Eulalia aurea
- Native to:
- Angola, Australia, Botswana, DR Congo, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Réunion, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Mark Marathon,Harry Rose (www.flickr.com) from South West Rocks, Australia,Harry Rose (www.flickr.com) from South West Rocks, Australia,Mark Marathon,Harry Rose (www.flickr.com) from South West Rocks, Australia,Harry Rose (www.flickr.com) from Dungog, Australia,Harry Rose (www.flickr.com) from Dungog, Australia,Harry Rose (www.flickr.com) from Dungog, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Eulalia
- Species:
- Eulalia aurea
- USDA Symbol:
- EUAU3
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- golden yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rhizomes after fire; can increase in abundance with frequent fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to arid and semi-arid regions