Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Texas
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus affinis, Lupinus albicaulis
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblanceolate to oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Fertile, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Soil Enrichment
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
LUPINUS subcarnosus
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Bluebonnet, Texas Bluebonnet
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Bluebonnet Plant
In German
Texas Sage
Blaue Lupine Pflanze
In French
Texas Sage
Bluebonnet Plante
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Planta bluebonnet
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Bluebonnet φυτών
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Bluebonnet de Plantas
In Polish
Texas Sage
Bluebonnet roślin
In Latin
Texas Sage
Planta Bluebonnet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Bluebonnet
Season and care of Texas Sage and Bluebonnet is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Bluebonnet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Bluebonnet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebonnet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebonnet is Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Sage and Bluebonnet Physical Information
Texas Sage and Bluebonnet physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bluebonnet height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Bluebonnet are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Bluebonnet flower color: White, Blue and Purple
- Bluebonnet leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Texas Sage and Bluebonnet
Care of Texas Sage and Bluebonnet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebonnet 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 Bluebonnet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.