Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
False Indigo
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
इंडिगो
sweetshrub
In German
falsches Indigo
sweetshrub
In French
faux Indigo
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
sweetshrub
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
false Indigo
sweetshrub
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
sweetshrub
In Latin
falsum indicum
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Amorpha
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Sweetshrub
Season and care of False Indigo and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Sweetshrub Physical Information
False Indigo and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Sweetshrub are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Sweetshrub
Care of False Indigo and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.