Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
  
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
  
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
  
AMORPHA canescens
  
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
  
False Indigo
  
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
  
इंडिगो
  
In German
Evening Primrose
  
falsches Indigo
  
In French
onagre
  
faux Indigo
  
In Spanish
onagra
  
Falso Indigo
  
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
  
Λάθος Indigo
  
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
  
false Indigo
  
In Polish
wiesiołka
  
fałsz Indigo
  
In Latin
vespere Primrose
  
falsum indicum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Amorpha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and False Indigo
Season and care of Evening Primrose and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and False Indigo season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Evening Primrose and False Indigo Physical Information
Evening Primrose and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and False Indigo are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Evening Primrose and False Indigo
Care of Evening Primrose and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Evening Primrose 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.