Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Red Buckeye
Nickende Distel
In French
Red Buckeye
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
musk Thistle
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Musk Thistle
Care of Red Buckeye and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.