Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
herbaceous annuals
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
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, 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?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Texas Sage
In German
Pelargonium
Texas Sage
In French
pélargonium
Texas Sage
In Spanish
pelargonium
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Pelargonium
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Texas Sábio
In Polish
pelargonia
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 Scented Geranium and Texas Sage
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Texas Sage Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Texas Sage are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Texas Sage
Care of Scented Geranium and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.