Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
False Indigo
In German
Jasmin
falsches Indigo
In French
Jasmin
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Hortensia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Jasmin
false Indigo
In Polish
Jasmin
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Jasmin
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jasmine and False Indigo
Season and care of Jasmine and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jasmine and False Indigo Physical Information
Jasmine and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and False Indigo are as follows:
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Jasmine and False Indigo
Care of Jasmine and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jasmine 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.