Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Pepper
In Hindi
Texas Sage
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Texas Sage
Capsicum
In French
Texas Sage
Capsicum
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Pimiento
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
cápsico
In Polish
Texas Sage
papryka
In Latin
Texas Sage
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Capsicum
Season and care of Texas Sage and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Texas Sage and Capsicum Physical Information
Texas Sage and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Capsicum are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Capsicum
Care of Texas Sage and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.