Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
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
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Ovate
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, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
False Indigo
In Hindi
Gomphrena
इंडिगो
In German
Gomphrena
falsches Indigo
In French
Gomphrena
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Gomphrena
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
false Indigo
In Polish
Gomphrena
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Gomphrena
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and False Indigo
Season and care of Gomphrena and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gomphrena and False Indigo Physical Information
Gomphrena and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and False Indigo are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Gomphrena and False Indigo
Care of Gomphrena and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done 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 Gomphrena 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.