Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World/Pandemic
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Paspalum vaginatum
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
H2, 17, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Sprigging or Stolonizing
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
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
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PASPALUM vaginatum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Seashore Paspalum
In German
Red Buckeye
Seashore Paspalum
In French
Red Buckeye
Seashore Paspalum
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Paspalum
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
seashore Paspalum
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Nad morzem Paspalum
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Paspalum maris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Seashore Paspalum doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
- Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum
Care of Red Buckeye and Seashore Paspalum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.