Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Irish Moss
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Red Buckeye
In German
Irish Moss
Red Buckeye
In French
Irish Moss
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Irish Moss
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Red Buckeye
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Irish Moss
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Irish Moss and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Irish Moss and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Irish Moss and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Irish Moss and Red Buckeye
Care of Irish Moss and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Irish Moss 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.