Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9*2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Gelbe wilde Indigo
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Jaune Indigo sauvage
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Amarillo salvaje del añil
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Crocus Coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Yellow Wild Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Yellow Wild Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.