Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Warmer regions
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Texas Sage
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Texas Sage
In Latin
Hardy Red
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Texas Sage
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Texas Sage season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Texas Sage Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Texas Sage are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Texas Sage
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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.