Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Barberry
False Indigo
In German
Burberry
falsches Indigo
In French
Burberry
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Burberry
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Burberry
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Burberry
false Indigo
In Polish
kwaśnica
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Barberry
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and False Indigo
Season and care of Barberry and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and False Indigo Physical Information
Barberry and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and False Indigo are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Barberry and False Indigo
Care of Barberry and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.