Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Malva sylvestris
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Common Mallow
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Texas Sage
In German
malva neglecta
Texas Sage
In French
malva neglecta
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Texas Sage
In Latin
neglecta malva
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Texas Sage
Season and care of Common Mallow and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Texas Sage season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Texas Sage Physical Information
Common Mallow and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Texas Sage are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Texas Sage
Care of Common Mallow and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow 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.