Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Enkianthus campanulatus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
False Indigo
Enkianthus
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Enkianthus
In German
falsches Indigo
Enkianthus
In French
faux Indigo
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Enkianthus
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Enkianthus
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Enkianthus
In Latin
falsum indicum
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Enkianthus
Season and care of False Indigo and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Enkianthus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Enkianthus Physical Information
False Indigo and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Enkianthus are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of False Indigo and Enkianthus
Care of False Indigo and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.