Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
AMMI majus
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
बिशप निराना
In German
Red Buckeye
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Red Buckeye
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
biznaga
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Red Buckeye
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
-
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Bishop's Weed
Care of Red Buckeye and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.