Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Dark Blue, Black
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
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
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
False Indigo
Mahonia
In German
falsches Indigo
Mahonia
In French
faux Indigo
Mahonia
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Mahonia
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Mahonia
In Portuguese
false Indigo
mahonia
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Mahonia
In Latin
falsum indicum
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Mahonia
Season and care of False Indigo and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Mahonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Mahonia Physical Information
False Indigo and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Mahonia are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Mahonia
Care of False Indigo and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.