Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Turkey
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Carillon, Temple Bells
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Brown
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Blurred vision, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhea, Disorientation, drowsiness, Fainting, Halos around objects, Headache, Irregular or slow heartbeat, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
DIGITALIS grandiflora
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Large Yellow Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
पीला Foxglove
In German
Red Buckeye
Gelber Fingerhut
In French
Red Buckeye
Digitale Jaune
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Foxglove amarillo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
κίτρινο Foxglove
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Foxglove amarelo
In Polish
Red Buckeye
żółty naparstnica
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Yellow Foxglove
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Foxglove
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Foxglove is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Yellow Foxglove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Foxglove season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Foxglove is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Foxglove is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Yellow Foxglove Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Yellow Foxglove physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yellow Foxglove height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Yellow Foxglove are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Foxglove flower color: Light Yellow and Brown
- Yellow Foxglove leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Foxglove
Care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Foxglove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Yellow Foxglove pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Foxglove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.