Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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/Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
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
Attracts
-
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
False Indigo
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Tomatillos
In German
falsches Indigo
Tomatillos
In French
faux Indigo
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Tomatillos
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Tomatillos
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Tomatillos
In Latin
falsum indicum
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Tomatillo
Season and care of False Indigo and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Tomatillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
False Indigo and Tomatillo Physical Information
False Indigo and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Tomatillo are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Tomatillo
Care of False Indigo and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.