Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
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Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Warmer regions
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-5
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark 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
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Trifolium pratense
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Red Clover
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
लाल तिपतिया घास
Texas Sage
In German
Rotklee
Texas Sage
In French
Trèfle rouge
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Trébol rojo
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Trevo vermelho
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Czerwona koniczyna
Texas Sage
In Latin
Trifolium pratense
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trifolieae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Red Clover and Texas Sage
Season and care of Red Clover and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Clover and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Clover is Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Clover is Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Clover and Texas Sage Physical Information
Red Clover and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Clover and Texas Sage are as follows:
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Red Clover and Texas Sage
Care of Red Clover and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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.