Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
United States
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
-
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Lavender, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
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 Shape
Ovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Phlox bifida
Common Name
False Indigo
Phlox bifida, Phlox
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Phlox bifida
In German
falsches Indigo
Phlox bifida
In French
faux Indigo
Phlox bifida
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Phlox bifida
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Phlox bifida
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Phlox bifida
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Phlox bifida
In Latin
falsum indicum
Phlox bifida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and Phlox bifida
Season and care of False Indigo and Phlox bifida is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Phlox bifida Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Phlox bifida season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Phlox bifida is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox bifida is Neutral.
False Indigo and Phlox bifida Physical Information
False Indigo and Phlox bifida physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Phlox bifida are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
- Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Phlox bifida
Care of False Indigo and Phlox bifida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.