Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
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?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Texas Sage
In German
Pelargonium
Texas Sage
In French
Pelargonium
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Pelargonium
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Pelargonium
Texas Sage
In Latin
Pelargonium
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Texas Sage
Season and care of Pelargonium and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Texas Sage Physical Information
Pelargonium and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Texas Sage are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Texas Sage
Care of Pelargonium and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.