Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
POA pratensis
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Red Buckeye
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
Red Buckeye
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Wiechlina
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Red Buckeye and Kentucky Bluegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.