Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Perennials
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 6
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, 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
Red
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
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 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
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
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
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Melampodium
In German
Texas Sage
Melmpodiam
In French
Texas Sage
Melmpodiam
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Melmpodiam
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Melmpodiam
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Melmpodiam
In Polish
Texas Sage
Melmpodiam
In Latin
Texas Sage
Melmpodiam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Millerieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Melampodium
Season and care of Texas Sage and Melampodium is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Melampodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Melampodium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Melampodium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Melampodium is Neutral.
Texas Sage and Melampodium Physical Information
Texas Sage and Melampodium physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Melampodium are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Melampodium flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Melampodium leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Melampodium
Care of Texas Sage and Melampodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Melampodium 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 Melampodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.