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
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Wild
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
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
penstemon parryi
In German
Red Buckeye
penstemon parryi
In French
Red Buckeye
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
parryi penstemon
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Red Buckeye
penstemon parryi
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Red Buckeye and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.