Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
-
Types
Aesculus glabra
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Hydrangea
In German
Ohio buckeye
Hortensie
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Hortensia
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Hortensja
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Hibiscus
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
-
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Bugleweed
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Bugleweed Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Bugleweed are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Bugleweed
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.