Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Pink
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, 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
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
False Indigo
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In German
falsches Indigo
Elkhorn
In French
faux Indigo
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Elkhorn
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Elkhorn
In Latin
falsum indicum
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Elkhorn
Season and care of False Indigo and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Elkhorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Elkhorn Physical Information
False Indigo and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Elkhorn are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Elkhorn
Care of False Indigo and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.