Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
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Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
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
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Pelargonium
In German
Texas Sage
Pelargonium
In French
Texas Sage
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Pelargonium
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
pelargônio
In Polish
Texas Sage
Pelargonium
In Latin
Texas Sage
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Pelargonium
Season and care of Texas Sage and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Texas Sage and Pelargonium Physical Information
Texas Sage and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Pelargonium are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Pelargonium
Care of Texas Sage and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.