Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
South-Central United States
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Regular watering required
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Gelbe wilde Indigo
In French
kiwai
Jaune Indigo sauvage
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Amarillo salvaje del añil
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Crocus Coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Yellow Wild Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Wild Indigo has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Yellow Wild Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.