Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Texas Sage
In German
Tabebuia
Texas Sage
In French
Tabebuia
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Tabebuia
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Tabebuia
Texas Sage
In Latin
Tabebuia
Texas Sage
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Texas Sage
Season and care of Tabebuia and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Texas Sage Physical Information
Tabebuia and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Texas Sage are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Texas Sage
Care of Tabebuia and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.