Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Tan
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 Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
False Indigo
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Pot Marigold
In German
falsches Indigo
Ringelblume
In French
faux Indigo
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Caléndula
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
false Indigo
pot Marigold
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Pot Marigold
In Latin
falsum indicum
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Pot Marigold
Season and care of False Indigo and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
False Indigo and Pot Marigold Physical Information
False Indigo and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Pot Marigold are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Pot Marigold
Care of False Indigo and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.