Indigofera heterantha
INDIGO BUSH
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Pruning: Prune hard once severe frosts are unlikely and before shooting in spring.

 
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Indigofera heterantha
INDIGO BUSH
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in pink

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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