Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Asia
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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, Lemon yellow
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
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Lemon
In Hindi
Texas Sage
नींबू
In German
Texas Sage
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Texas Sage
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Limão
In Polish
Texas Sage
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Texas Sage
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Lemon
Season and care of Texas Sage and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Sage and Lemon Physical Information
Texas Sage and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Lemon are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Lemon
Care of Texas Sage and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.