Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Blue Daisy
Plant
In German
Red Buckeye
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
In French
Red Buckeye
Bleu Daisy
Plante
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
margarita azul
Planta
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
margarida azul
Plantar
In Polish
Red Buckeye
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Daisy blue
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Blue Daisy
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Blue Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Blue Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Blue Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Blue Daisy Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Blue Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Blue Daisy are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Blue Daisy
Care of Red Buckeye and Blue Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.