Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
False Indigo
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
इंडिगो
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
falsches Indigo
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
faux Indigo
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
false Indigo
mandrake americano
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
falsum indicum
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Amorpha
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Mayapple
Season and care of False Indigo and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Mayapple Physical Information
False Indigo and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Mayapple are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Mayapple
Care of False Indigo and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.