Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
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Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-5
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
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 Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Sand
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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Red Clover
In Hindi
Texas Sage
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Texas Sage
Rotklee
In French
Texas Sage
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Trébol rojo
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Texas Sage
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Texas Sage
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Red Clover
Season and care of Texas Sage and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Red Clover season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Texas Sage and Red Clover Physical Information
Texas Sage and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Red Clover are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Texas Sage and Red Clover
Care of Texas Sage and Red Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.