Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Yellow, Yellow green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
False Indigo
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
इंडिगो
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
falsches Indigo
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
faux Indigo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
falsum indicum
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of False Indigo and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Oklahoma Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
False Indigo and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of False Indigo and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of False Indigo and Oklahoma Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.