Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
-
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
False Indigo
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
falsches Indigo
Silver Sage
In French
faux Indigo
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
silver Sage
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
false Indigo
silver Sage
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
silver Sage
In Latin
falsum indicum
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Silver Sage
Season and care of False Indigo and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Silver Sage Physical Information
False Indigo and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Silver Sage are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of False Indigo and Silver Sage
Care of False Indigo and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.