Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Central America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Purple
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
False Indigo
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
इंडिगो
globe flower
In German
falsches Indigo
Trollblumen
In French
faux Indigo
globe flower
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Trollius
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
globe flower
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Trollius
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Pełnik
In Latin
falsum indicum
globe flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Globe Flower
Season and care of False Indigo and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Globe Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
False Indigo and Globe Flower Physical Information
False Indigo and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Globe Flower are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of False Indigo and Globe Flower
Care of False Indigo and Globe Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.