Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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 dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Limequat
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Limequat
Texas Sage
In German
Limequat
Texas Sage
In French
Limequat
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Limequat
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Limequat
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Limequat
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Limequat
Texas Sage
In Latin
Limequat
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Limequat and Texas Sage
Season and care of Limequat and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Texas Sage Physical Information
Limequat and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Texas Sage are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Texas Sage
Care of Limequat and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.