Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
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
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Tabebuia
In German
Texas Sage
Tabebuia
In French
Texas Sage
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Tabebuia
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Tabebuia
In Polish
Texas Sage
Tabebuia
In Latin
Texas Sage
Tabebuia
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Tabebuia
Season and care of Texas Sage and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Tabebuia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Sage and Tabebuia Physical Information
Texas Sage and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Tabebuia are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Texas Sage and Tabebuia
Care of Texas Sage and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.