Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
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
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment
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, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
False Indigo
Sawblade
In German
falsches Indigo
Sawblade
In French
faux Indigo
Sawblade
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Dyckia piña
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Sawblade
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Sawblade
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Sawblade
In Latin
falsum indicum
Sawblade
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Bromeliales
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and Sawblade
Season and care of False Indigo and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Sawblade season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Sawblade Physical Information
False Indigo and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Sawblade are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Sawblade
Care of False Indigo and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.