Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Lavender
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Lavender
In German
Red Buckeye
Lavendel
In French
Red Buckeye
Lavande
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Lavanda
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Lavanda
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Lawenda
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Lavender
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Lavender Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Lavender are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Lavender
Care of Red Buckeye and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.