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
Number of Varieties
230
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40000
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-98-10
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-5
12 - 1
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
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
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
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cottage garden, Mixed Border