Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
False Indigo
In Hindi
globe flower
इंडिगो
In German
Trollblumen
falsches Indigo
In French
globe flower
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Trollius
Falso Indigo
In Greek
globe flower
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Trollius
false Indigo
In Polish
Pełnik
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
globe flower
falsum indicum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Globe Flower and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Globe Flower and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Globe Flower and False Indigo. Globe Flower doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Globe Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Globe Flower has allergic reactions like blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines and Kidney Disease and False Indigo has allergic reactions like blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines and Kidney Disease. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Globe Flower and False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Globe Flower and False Indigo
Season and care of Globe Flower and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Flower and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Flower is Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Globe Flower and False Indigo Physical Information
Globe Flower and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Globe Flower and False Indigo are as follows:
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Globe Flower and False Indigo
Care of Globe Flower and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.