Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Dasylirion wheeleri
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
DASYLIRION
Common Name
False Indigo
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
इंडिगो
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
falsches Indigo
Esslöffel
In French
faux Indigo
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
false Indigo
colher Desert
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Desert łyżka
In Latin
falsum indicum
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Desert Spoon
Season and care of False Indigo and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Desert Spoon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Desert Spoon Physical Information
False Indigo and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Desert Spoon are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of False Indigo and Desert Spoon
Care of False Indigo and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.