Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Star anise and more
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
False Indigo
Anise
In Hindi
इंडिगो
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
falsches Indigo
Anis
In French
faux Indigo
Anis
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Anís
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
false Indigo
anis
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Anyż
In Latin
falsum indicum
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Anise
Season and care of False Indigo and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Anise season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
False Indigo and Anise Physical Information
False Indigo and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Anise are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Anise
Care of False Indigo and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.