Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Texas Sage
In German
Ringelblume
Texas Sage
In French
pot Marigold
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Caléndula
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Texas Sage
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Texas Sage
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Texas Sage
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Texas Sage season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Texas Sage Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Texas Sage are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Texas Sage
Care of Pot Marigold and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.