Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Grass
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
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Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Red Buckeye
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Red Buckeye
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Red Buckeye and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Red Buckeye and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.