Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 3
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial 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
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Torenia
In German
Texas Sage
Torenia
In French
Texas Sage
Torénia
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Torenia
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Torenia
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Torenia
In Polish
Texas Sage
Torenia
In Latin
Texas Sage
Torenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Torenia
Season and care of Texas Sage and Torenia is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Torenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Torenia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Sage and Torenia Physical Information
Texas Sage and Torenia physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Torenia are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
- Torenia leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Torenia
Care of Texas Sage and Torenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Torenia 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 Torenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.