Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
TECOMA stans
Common Name
False Indigo
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Esperanza
In German
falsches Indigo
Esperanza
In French
faux Indigo
Esperanza
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Esperanza
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Esperanza
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Esperanza
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Esperanza
In Latin
falsum indicum
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Esperanza
Season and care of False Indigo and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Esperanza Physical Information
False Indigo and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Esperanza are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Esperanza
Care of False Indigo and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.