Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Common Name
False Indigo
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
In German
falsches Indigo
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
In French
faux Indigo
Pêcher
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Prunus persica
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Pessegueiro
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
In Latin
falsum indicum
Prunus persica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and White Nectarine
Season and care of False Indigo and White Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and White Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and White Nectarine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and White Nectarine Physical Information
False Indigo and White Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and White Nectarine are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
White Nectarine flower color: Light Pink
- White Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and White Nectarine
Care of False Indigo and White Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.