Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not 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
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Squash
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Squash
In German
Texas Sage
Squash
In French
Texas Sage
Squash
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
calabacín
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
σκουός
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
abóbora
In Polish
Texas Sage
kabaczek
In Latin
Texas Sage
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Squash
Season and care of Texas Sage and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Texas Sage and Squash Physical Information
Texas Sage and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Squash are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Texas Sage and Squash
Care of Texas Sage and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.