Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Silver bells
In German
Texas Sage
Silver bells
In French
Texas Sage
Silver bells
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Silver bells
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Silver bells
In Polish
Texas Sage
Silver bells
In Latin
Texas Sage
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Silver Bells
Season and care of Texas Sage and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Texas Sage and Silver Bells Physical Information
Texas Sage and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Silver Bells are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Silver Bells
Care of Texas Sage and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.