Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Switchgrass
In German
Red Buckeye
Switchgrass
In French
Red Buckeye
switchgrass
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
switchgrass
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
switchgrass
In Polish
Red Buckeye
switchgrass
In Latin
Red Buckeye
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Switchgrass
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Switchgrass Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Switchgrass are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Switchgrass
Care of Red Buckeye and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.