Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
1-15
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
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
-
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Celosia
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Celosia
In German
Texas Sage
Celosia
In French
Texas Sage
Celosia
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Celosia
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Celosia
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Celosia
In Polish
Texas Sage
celosia
In Latin
Texas Sage
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Celosia
Season and care of Texas Sage and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Celosia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Texas Sage and Celosia Physical Information
Texas Sage and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Celosia are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Celosia
Care of Texas Sage and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.