Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Lobelia
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Lobelia
In German
Red Buckeye
Lobelie
In French
Red Buckeye
Lobelia
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Lobelia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Lobélia
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Lobelia
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Lobelia
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Lobelia Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Lobelia are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Lobelia
Care of Red Buckeye and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.