Indigofera decora

Also Known As

Chinese Indigo

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Indigofera decora plant details

Indigofera decora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Indigofera decora

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
Uses: dense, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Indigofera decora

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shrub with arching branches, pink wisteria-like flower flowers summer, deciduous, USDA Zones 7-11

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A dense suckering shrub or sub-shrub which generally grows 12-18" tall and spreads to 6' or more. With dense, 8" purple axillary racemes of pea-like flowers, it blooms heavily in June and July and occasionally later in September. Has 3" long compound, pinnate medium green leaflets. tolerates alkaline soil and some drought. Doesn't tolerate, however, heat and humidity of summers in the deep south. In cold zones (5 & 6), it will behave like a Buddleia and will need to be cut back close to the ground in late winter/early spring. Also needs hard pruning in warm zones to keep a good form.