Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 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, 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, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Viola
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Viola
In German
Texas Sage
Viola
In French
Texas Sage
Alto
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Viola
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Viola
In Polish
Texas Sage
Altówka
In Latin
Texas Sage
Viola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Violoideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Viola
Season and care of Texas Sage and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Viola season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Sage and Viola Physical Information
Texas Sage and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Viola are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Sage and Viola
Care of Texas Sage and Viola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.