Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Leaf spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
-
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
YUCCA harrimaniae
Common Name
Red Buckeye
mound lily
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
palm lily
In German
Red Buckeye
palm lily
In French
Red Buckeye
palm lily
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
palm lily
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
palm lily
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
palm lily
In Polish
Red Buckeye
palm lily
In Latin
Red Buckeye
palm lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Palm lily
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Palm lily is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Palm lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Palm lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Palm lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Palm lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Palm lily Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Palm lily physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Palm lily height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Palm lily are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Palm lily flower color: Pink and Ivory
- Palm lily leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Palm lily
Care of Red Buckeye and Palm lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Palm lily 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 Palm lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.