Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Africa
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
EXACUM affine
Common Name
False Indigo
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
इंडिगो
persian violet
In German
falsches Indigo
persian violet
In French
faux Indigo
persian violet
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Violeta persa
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Violeta persa
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Persian Violet
In Latin
falsum indicum
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Persian Violet
Season and care of False Indigo and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
False Indigo and Persian Violet Physical Information
False Indigo and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Persian Violet are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Persian Violet
Care of False Indigo and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.