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Indigofera pseudotinctoria

Also Known As

Indigo
Indigo Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-4'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Indigofera pseudotinctoria plant details

Indigofera pseudotinctoria is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Indigofera pseudotinctoria

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Indigofera pseudotinctoria

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: alkaline, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

DWARF FALSE CHINESE INDIGO - A decidious shrub with delicate lacy foliage growing rather quickly to 2-3' tall. Clusters of pink pea-like flowers similar to wisteria on upward growing stems to 6". blooming late summer thru fall. Likes sun to part sun, moist well drained soil. Hardy in zones 4-10

By: Accents for Home and Garden

AKA, Indigo Bush is from China, this rare plant with pea-like foliaged stems to 2' arise from the slow moving (NOT INVASIVE) rhizome. Miniature pink wisteria like flowers (6" long) cascade from the top of each stem for most of the growing season. Fast grower . Prune like a Buddleia in late winter. Disease & pest free. Used to make Indigo dye.