Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
agricultural areas
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
False Indigo
Zucchini, courgette
In German
falsches Indigo
Zucchini
In French
faux Indigo
Courgette
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
calabacín
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
false Indigo
abobrinha
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Kabaczek
In Latin
falsum indicum
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of False Indigo and Zucchini
Season and care of False Indigo and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Zucchini Physical Information
False Indigo and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Zucchini are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Zucchini
Care of False Indigo and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.