Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Asia, Europe
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Old fields, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Primula veris
Common Name
Red Buckeye
cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
cowslip primrose
In German
Red Buckeye
Echte Schlüsselblume
In French
Red Buckeye
Brérelle, le Coqueluchon, le Coucou, l’Herbe à la paralysie, l’Herbe de saint Paul, la Primerolle, la Primevère de printemps ou la Printanière
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Primula veris
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
πασχαλίτσα primrose
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
prímula cowslip
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Pierwiosnek lekarski
In Latin
Red Buckeye
cowslip Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cowslip Primrose
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cowslip Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cowslip Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cowslip Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cowslip Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cowslip Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Cowslip Primrose Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cowslip Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cowslip Primrose height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cowslip Primrose are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cowslip Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Cowslip Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Cowslip Primrose
Care of Red Buckeye and Cowslip Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cowslip Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowslip Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.