Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
North America, Europe
Types
Not available
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
PHALARIS
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Phalaris
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Phalaris
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Phalaris
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Phalaris
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phalans
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phalans
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Phalans
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Phalans
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Phalaridinae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Phalaris
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Phalaris Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Phalaris are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Phalaris
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.