Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Australia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Orange, Gold
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
False Indigo
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
इंडिगो
strawflower
In German
falsches Indigo
Strohblume
In French
faux Indigo
strawflower
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
strawflower
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
strawflower
In Portuguese
false Indigo
strawflower
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
strawflower
In Latin
falsum indicum
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Amorpha
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Strawflower
Season and care of False Indigo and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Strawflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
False Indigo and Strawflower Physical Information
False Indigo and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Strawflower are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Strawflower
Care of False Indigo and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.