Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Rosa canina
Common Name
False Indigo
Dog Rose
In Hindi
इंडिगो
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
falsches Indigo
Heckenrose
In French
faux Indigo
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Dog Rose
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Dzika róża
In Latin
falsum indicum
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Dog Rose
Season and care of False Indigo and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Dog Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
False Indigo and Dog Rose Physical Information
False Indigo and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Dog Rose are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Dog Rose
Care of False Indigo and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.