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:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- golden, bronze
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from roots after fire; benefits from periodic burning to remove thatch.
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Sow seeds on surface; light aids germination. Warm temperatures (20-25°C) preferred.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI