Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Purplish Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
Red Buckeye
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
Red Buckeye
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Wiechlina
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Buckeye
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Kentucky Bluegrass 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.