Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
False Indigo
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Ranunculus
In German
falsches Indigo
Ranunkel
In French
faux Indigo
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
ranúnculo
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Ranogkylos
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Ranogkylos
In Latin
falsum indicum
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Properties of False Indigo and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of False Indigo and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About False Indigo and Ranunculus. False Indigo doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also False Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. False Indigo has allergic reactions like and Ranunculus has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of False Indigo and Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Indigo and Ranunculus
Season and care of False Indigo and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Ranunculus Physical Information
False Indigo and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Ranunculus are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
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Care of False Indigo and Ranunculus
Care of False Indigo and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.