Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Red Buckeye
Kraut Robert
In French
Red Buckeye
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
erva robert
In Polish
Red Buckeye
herb robert
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Herb Robert
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Herb Robert Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Herb Robert are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Herb Robert
Care of Red Buckeye and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.