Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
False Indigo
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Treacleberry
In German
falsches Indigo
Treacleberry
In French
faux Indigo
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Treacleberry
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Treacleberry
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Treacleberry
In Latin
falsum indicum
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Amorpha
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Treacleberry
Season and care of False Indigo and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
False Indigo and Treacleberry Physical Information
False Indigo and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Treacleberry are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of False Indigo and Treacleberry
Care of False Indigo and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.