Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Silver bells
Texas Sage
In German
Silver bells
Texas Sage
In French
Silver bells
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Silver bells
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Silver bells
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Silver bells
Texas Sage
In Latin
Silver bells
Texas Sage
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Texas Sage
Season and care of Silver Bells and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Texas Sage season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Bells and Texas Sage Physical Information
Silver Bells and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells and Texas Sage are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Bells and Texas Sage
Care of Silver Bells and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells 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.