Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Slippery Elm
False Indigo
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
इंडिगो
In German
Rotulme
falsches Indigo
In French
Slippery Elm
faux Indigo
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
false Indigo
In Polish
Slippery Elm
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and False Indigo
Season and care of Slippery Elm and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and False Indigo season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and False Indigo Physical Information
Slippery Elm and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and False Indigo are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Slippery Elm and False Indigo
Care of Slippery Elm and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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.