Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
California
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Orange Red
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
False Indigo
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In German
falsches Indigo
Toyon
In French
faux Indigo
Toyon
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Toyon
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Toyon
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Toyon
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Toyon
In Latin
falsum indicum
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Amorpha
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Toyon
Season and care of False Indigo and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Toyon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Toyon Physical Information
False Indigo and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Toyon are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Toyon
Care of False Indigo and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.