Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Africa
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
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
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
False Indigo
Sesame
In German
falsches Indigo
Sesam
In French
faux Indigo
Sésame
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Sésamo
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Sésamo
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Sezam
In Latin
falsum indicum
Sesamae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of False Indigo and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of False Indigo and Sesame? We provide you with everything About False Indigo and Sesame. False Indigo doesn't have thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also False Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. False Indigo has allergic reactions like and Sesame has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of False Indigo and Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Indigo and Sesame
Season and care of False Indigo and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Sesame season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
False Indigo and Sesame Physical Information
False Indigo and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Sesame are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color:
Care of False Indigo and Sesame
Care of False Indigo and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.