Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
False Indigo
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
falsches Indigo
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
false Indigo
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Hardy Red
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and False Indigo
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and False Indigo season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and False Indigo Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and False Indigo are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and False Indigo
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Nectarine 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.