Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
False Indigo
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
falsches Indigo
Königinblume
In French
faux Indigo
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
falsum indicum
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Amorpha
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Pride of India
Season and care of False Indigo and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Pride of India season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Pride of India Physical Information
False Indigo and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Pride of India are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of False Indigo and Pride of India
Care of False Indigo and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.