Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-4
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Texas Sage
तरबूज़
In German
Texas Sage
Wassermelone
In French
Texas Sage
Pastèque
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
sandía
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
melancia
In Polish
Texas Sage
arbuz
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Watermelon
Season and care of Texas Sage and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Watermelon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Texas Sage and Watermelon Physical Information
Texas Sage and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Watermelon are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Texas Sage and Watermelon
Care of Texas Sage and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.