Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
False Indigo
Russian Olive
In German
falsches Indigo
russische Olive
In French
faux Indigo
Olive russe
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
oliva ruso
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Olive russo
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
falsum indicum
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Russian Olive
Season and care of False Indigo and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Russian Olive Physical Information
False Indigo and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Russian Olive are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of False Indigo and Russian Olive
Care of False Indigo and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.