Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Ohio buckeye
In French
Rocket Dame
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Dame's Rocket and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.