Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Muscari armeniacum
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
MUSCARI
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Red Buckeye
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
Red Buckeye
Muscari
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Muscari
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Muscari
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Szafirek
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Muscari
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Grape Hyacinth is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Hyacinth is .
Red Buckeye and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Red Buckeye and Grape Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.