Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
False Indigo
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In German
falsches Indigo
Geranie
In French
faux Indigo
Géranium
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Geranio
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
γεράνι
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Gerânio
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Pelargonia
In Latin
falsum indicum
Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
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 Geranium
Season and care of False Indigo and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Geranium is Neutral.
False Indigo and Geranium Physical Information
False Indigo and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of False Indigo and Geranium are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of False Indigo and Geranium
Care of False Indigo and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.