Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb
Tree
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Number of Varieties
502
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40000
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Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-95-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
9-5
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break