Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red
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
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
False Indigo
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
इंडिगो
White Dogwood
In German
falsches Indigo
Weiß Dogwood
In French
faux Indigo
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Biały Dereń
In Latin
falsum indicum
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and White Dogwood
Season and care of False Indigo and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and White Dogwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and White Dogwood Physical Information
False Indigo and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and White Dogwood are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and White Dogwood
Care of False Indigo and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.