Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Leucanthemum vulgare
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A2, A3, H1, 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
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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 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
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Buds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
False Indigo
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
falsches Indigo
Margerite
In French
faux Indigo
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
piwonie
In Latin
falsum indicum
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Amorpha
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of False Indigo and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Oxeye Daisy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
False Indigo and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Oxeye Daisy
Care of False Indigo and Oxeye Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.