Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, 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
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, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
False Indigo
Silverthorn
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Silverthorn
In German
falsches Indigo
Silverthorn
In French
faux Indigo
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Silverthorn
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Silverthorn
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Silverthorn
In Latin
falsum indicum
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Silverthorn
Season and care of False Indigo and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Silverthorn Physical Information
False Indigo and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Silverthorn are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of False Indigo and Silverthorn
Care of False Indigo and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.