Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Amur Schilf
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.