Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Hordeum jubatum
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Vertical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
wheat rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Swollen eyelids
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
HORDEUM jubatum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Foxtail Barley, Wild Barley
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Foxtail Barley
In German
Red Buckeye
Mähnengerste
In French
Red Buckeye
Foxtail Barley
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
La cebada de cola de zorra
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
αλωπέκουρου Κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Foxtail Barley
In Polish
Red Buckeye
włośnica Jęczmień
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Hordeum foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Pooideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Foxtail Barley doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Foxtail Barley has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Foxtail Barley season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Foxtail Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail Barley is .
Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Foxtail Barley height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Foxtail Barley flower color: Green
- Foxtail Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley
Care of Red Buckeye and Foxtail Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Foxtail Barley pruning is done . In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.