Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
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Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
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Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Black Currant
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Black Currant
In German
Texas Sage
Black Currant
In French
Texas Sage
groseille noire
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
negro Grosella
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
groselha-preta
In Polish
Texas Sage
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Texas Sage
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Black Currant
Season and care of Texas Sage and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Sage and Black Currant Physical Information
Texas Sage and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Black Currant are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Black Currant
Care of Texas Sage and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.