Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Aesculus glabra
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Poorly Drained
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Copper iris
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Copper Iris
In German
Ohio buckeye
Copper Iris
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Copper Iris
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like and Copper Iris has allergic reactions like . 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 Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.