Type
Vegetable
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Texas Sage
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Texas Sage
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Texas Sage
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Texas Sage
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Texas Sage Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Texas Sage are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Texas Sage
Care of Butternut Squash and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butternut Squash 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.