Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Texas Sage
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Texas Sage
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Texas Sage
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
cólquico
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
aftomn gema
In Polish
Texas Sage
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Texas Sage
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Colchiceae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Texas Sage and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Sage and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Texas Sage and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Autumn Crocus
Care of Texas Sage and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.