Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Aesculus glabra
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Firewheel
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Firewheel
In German
Ohio buckeye
Feuerrad
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Firewheel
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Firewheel
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Firewheel
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Firewheel
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Firewheel
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Aesculus
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Firewheel
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Firewheel Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Firewheel are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Firewheel
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.