Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Texas Sage
In German
Red Buckeye
Texas Sage
In French
Red Buckeye
Texas Sage
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Texas Sage
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Texas 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 Texas Sage
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Texas Sage Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Texas Sage are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Texas Sage
Care of Red Buckeye and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Texas 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.