Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
रजत बाबा
In German
Red Buckeye
Silver Sage
In French
Red Buckeye
Silver Sage
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
silver Sage
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
silver Sage
In Polish
Red Buckeye
silver Sage
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Sage
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Silver Sage Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Silver Sage are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Sage
Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.