Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
lucky clover is a type of clover
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent weeds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
OXALIS tetraphylla
Common Name
False Indigo
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Lucky Clover
In German
falsches Indigo
Glücksklee
In French
faux Indigo
trèfle porte-bonheur
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
trébol de la suerte
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
τυχερό τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
false Indigo
trevo da sorte
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
lucky koniczyny
In Latin
falsum indicum
felix Trifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of False Indigo and Lucky Clover
Season and care of False Indigo and Lucky Clover is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Lucky Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Lucky Clover season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Lucky Clover Physical Information
False Indigo and Lucky Clover physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Lucky Clover are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
- Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Care of False Indigo and Lucky Clover
Care of False Indigo and Lucky Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lucky Clover pruning is done 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 Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.