Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
-
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
False Indigo
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Pelargonium
In German
falsches Indigo
Pelargonium
In French
faux Indigo
pélargonium
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
pelargonium
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
false Indigo
pelargônio
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
pelargonia
In Latin
falsum indicum
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Amorpha
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Scented Geranium
Season and care of False Indigo and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Scented Geranium Physical Information
False Indigo and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Scented Geranium are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of False Indigo and Scented Geranium
Care of False Indigo and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.