Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
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Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
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Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Perilla plant
In German
Texas Sage
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Texas Sage
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
planta de perilla
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
planta Perilla
In Polish
Texas Sage
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Texas Sage
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Perilla
Season and care of Texas Sage and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Sage and Perilla Physical Information
Texas Sage and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Perilla are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Texas Sage and Perilla
Care of Texas Sage and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.