Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
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Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
7 - 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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Capnoides
In German
Texas Sage
Capnoides
In French
Texas Sage
capnoides
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Capnoides
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Capnoides
In Polish
Texas Sage
Capnoides
In Latin
Texas Sage
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Lamiales
Agaricales
Family
Lamiaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Fumarioideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Capnoides
Season and care of Texas Sage and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Sage and Capnoides Physical Information
Texas Sage and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Capnoides are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Texas Sage and Capnoides
Care of Texas Sage and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.