Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
India, Mediterranean
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Punica granatum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Punica granatum
Common Name
False Indigo
Pomegranate
In German
falsches Indigo
Granatapfel
In French
faux Indigo
Grenade
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Granada
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Romã
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Granat
In Latin
falsum indicum
malogranatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Pomegranate
Season and care of False Indigo and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Pomegranate season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Pomegranate Physical Information
False Indigo and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Pomegranate are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Pomegranate
Care of False Indigo and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.