Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
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Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Hydrangea
In German
Texas Sage
Hortensie
In French
Texas Sage
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Hortensia
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Hortênsia
In Polish
Texas Sage
Hortensja
In Latin
Texas Sage
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Texas Sage and Selfheal
Season and care of Texas Sage and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Selfheal season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Sage and Selfheal Physical Information
Texas Sage and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Selfheal are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Selfheal
Care of Texas Sage and Selfheal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Selfheal 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 Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.