Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Ribbon Grass
In German
Buckeye Putzer
rohrglanzgras
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
roseau
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Ribbon Grass
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.