Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
Iris germanica
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
German Iris
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
German Iris
In German
Ohio buckeye
German Iris
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
German Iris
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
German Iris
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
German Iris
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
German Iris
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
German Iris
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and German Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and German Iris? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and German Iris. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and German Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like and German 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 German Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and German Iris
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and German Iris Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and German Iris are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and German Iris
Care of Ohio Buckeye and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.