Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Europe
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
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Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Pastures, Woodlands
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
A2, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly 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
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
-
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Borage
In German
Texas Sage
Borretsch
In French
Texas Sage
Bourrache
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
borraja
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Borage
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Borragem
In Polish
Texas Sage
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Texas Sage
borage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Borage
Season and care of Texas Sage and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Borage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Texas Sage and Borage Physical Information
Texas Sage and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Borage are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Texas Sage and Borage
Care of Texas Sage and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.