Type
Flowering Plants
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Celosia
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Celosia
Texas Sage
In German
Celosia
Texas Sage
In French
Celosia
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Celosia
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Celosia
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Celosia
Texas Sábio
In Polish
celosia
Texas Sage
In Latin
Celosia
Texas Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celosia and Texas Sage
Season and care of Celosia and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Texas Sage Physical Information
Celosia and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Texas Sage are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Texas Sage
Care of Celosia and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia 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.