Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
False Indigo
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In German
falsches Indigo
Stevia
In French
faux Indigo
Stevia
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Stevia
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Stevia
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Stevia
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Stewia
In Latin
falsum indicum
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Stevia
Season and care of False Indigo and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Stevia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Stevia Physical Information
False Indigo and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Stevia are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Stevia
Care of False Indigo and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.