Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Erysimum cheiri
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
ERYSIMUM linifolium
Common Name
False Indigo
Wallflower
In Hindi
इंडिगो
wallflower
In German
falsches Indigo
Goldlack
In French
faux Indigo
giroflée and ravenelle
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Alhelí
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
In Portuguese
false Indigo
goivo-amarelo
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Lak
In Latin
falsum indicum
Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Wallflower
Season and care of False Indigo and Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Wallflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Wallflower Physical Information
False Indigo and Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Wallflower are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of False Indigo and Wallflower
Care of False Indigo and Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.