Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10 - 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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Part 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Texas Sage
malva neglecta
In German
Texas Sage
malva neglecta
In French
Texas Sage
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
malva neglecta
In Polish
Texas Sage
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Texas Sage
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Common Mallow
Season and care of Texas Sage and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Sage and Common Mallow Physical Information
Texas Sage and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Common Mallow are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Common Mallow
Care of Texas Sage and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.