Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
False Indigo
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In German
falsches Indigo
Steckrübe
In French
faux Indigo
rutabaga
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
nabo sueco
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Rotavaga
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Rotavaga
In Latin
falsum indicum
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, 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 Rutabaga
Season and care of False Indigo and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Rutabaga season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Rutabaga Physical Information
False Indigo and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Rutabaga are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Rutabaga
Care of False Indigo and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rutabaga pruning is done 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.