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