Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Africa
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Perennial
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
False Indigo
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
इंडिगो
African Iris
In German
falsches Indigo
Afrikanische Iris
In French
faux Indigo
African Iris
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Iris africano
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Iris africano
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Afryki Iris
In Latin
falsum indicum
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of False Indigo and African Iris
Season and care of False Indigo and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and African Iris Physical Information
False Indigo and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and African Iris are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of False Indigo and African Iris
Care of False Indigo and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.