Herb Robert

False Indigo

About Herb Robert and False Indigo

Herb Robert

False Indigo

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Herbs

Shrub

1.3 Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

1.4 Types

Not Available

Blue False Indigo White False Indigo

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9

2-8

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

8-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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25.40 cm

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60.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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30.50 cm

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120.00 cm

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243.84 (About Acerola)

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Purple

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

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2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Light Green

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Gray

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Gray

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Light Green, Gray Green, Gray

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

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2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

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15% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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46% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Not Available

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

4.4.2 In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

Not Available

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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29% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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12% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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9% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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28% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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55% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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7% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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14% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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10% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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45% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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52% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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4% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.9 Invasive

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14% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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63% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.11 Attracts

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5.12 Allergy

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6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

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6.1.3 Edible Uses

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62% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Insect Repellent

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

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6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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35% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

AMORPHA canescens

7.2 Common Name

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

False Indigo

7.2.1 In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

इंडिगो

7.2.2 In German

Kraut Robert

falsches Indigo

7.2.3 In French

herbe à Robert

faux Indigo

7.2.4 In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

Falso Indigo

7.2.5 In Greek

βότανο Robert

Λάθος Indigo

7.2.6 In Portuguese

erva robert

false Indigo

7.2.7 In Polish

herb robert

fałsz Indigo

7.2.8 In Latin

Robertus herba

falsum indicum

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

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8.4 Order

Geraniales

Fabales

8.5 Family

Geraniaceae

Fabaceae

8.6 Genus

Geranium

Amorpha

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

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8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Herb Robert and False Indigo

Wondering what are the properties of Herb Robert and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Herb Robert and False Indigo. Herb Robert doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Herb Robert does not have fragrant flowers. Herb Robert has allergic reactions like Not Available and False 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 Herb Robert and False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and False Indigo

Season and care of Herb Robert and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.

Herb Robert and False Indigo Physical Information

Herb Robert and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and False Indigo are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray

Care of Herb Robert and False Indigo

Care of Herb Robert and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.