Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Citrus
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Warmer regions
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Texas Sage
In German
Meyer Lemon
Texas Sage
In French
Meyer Lemon
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Texas Sage
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Texas Sage
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meyer Lemon and Texas Sage Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Texas Sage are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Texas Sage
Care of Meyer Lemon and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon 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.