Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Grasses
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dry areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
Red Buckeye
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Red Buckeye
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Red Buckeye
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.