Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Kale
In German
Texas Sage
Grünkohl
In French
Texas Sage
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Col rizada
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Couve
In Polish
Texas Sage
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Kale
Season and care of Texas Sage and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Kale season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Sage and Kale Physical Information
Texas Sage and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Kale are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Sage and Kale
Care of Texas Sage and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.