Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
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Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Texas Sage
tandalja bhaji
In German
Texas Sage
Tampala
In French
Texas Sage
Tampala
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Tampala
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Tampala
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Tampala
In Polish
Texas Sage
Tampala
In Latin
Texas Sage
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Salvia
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Tampala
Season and care of Texas Sage and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Sage and Tampala Physical Information
Texas Sage and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Tampala are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Texas Sage and Tampala
Care of Texas Sage and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.