Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Sea Grape
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Texas Sage
In German
Sea Grape
Texas Sage
In French
Sea Grape
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Sea Grape
Texas Sage
In Latin
Uva mare
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Texas Sage
Season and care of Sea Grape and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Texas Sage Physical Information
Sea Grape and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Texas Sage are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Texas Sage
Care of Sea Grape and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape 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.