Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Blue Violet
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 Shape
Elliptic
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Red Buckeye
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Red Buckeye
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Red Buckeye and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.