Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
-
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Hosta
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Hosta
Texas Sage
In German
Hosta
Texas Sage
In French
Hosta
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Hosta
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Hosta
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Hosta
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Hosta
Texas Sage
In Latin
strone
Texas Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Texas Sage
Season and care of Hosta and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Texas Sage Physical Information
Hosta and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Texas Sage are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Texas Sage
Care of Hosta and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.