Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-7
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Ivory
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
Yellow, Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
False Indigo
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Red Elderberry
In German
falsches Indigo
Rote Holunder
In French
faux Indigo
Red sureau
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Red Elderberry
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Red Elderberry
In Latin
falsum indicum
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Red Elderberry
Season and care of False Indigo and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
False Indigo and Red Elderberry Physical Information
False Indigo and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Red Elderberry are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Red Elderberry
Care of False Indigo and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.