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    • Photo of Indigofera kirilowii flower by Anna Kullgren

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    Indigofera kirilowii

    Also Known As

    • Indigofera kirolowii
    • Indigofera koreana
    • Chinese Indigo
    • Dwarf Creeping Indigo
    • False Indigo

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Indigofera kirilowii plant details

    Indigofera kirilowii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Indigofera kirilowii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: bignoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Indigofera kirilowii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright-pink flowers in 3-4" spikes and broad silky leaves distinguish this pretty, but tough, dwarf shrub. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Small dense deciduous shrub mounds 2-3, slowly expanding (not invasive); fabulous rose pink Wisteria-like drooping flowers June July, then intermittent thru fall. Bright green foliage is textural and pretty. Full sun, water when dry, decent soil drainage (tolerates some drought). Dislikes the heat & humidity of the south. For the best look, cut to the ground in winter. USDA Z5

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Pendulant spikes of pink pea-like blooms are borne throughout summer on this spreading shrubby perennial. A tough medium height groundcover for shade. A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.

    By: Almost Eden

    A low, dense suckering shrub (quite slow growing, though) that makes an excellent mass planting but can also be used as a focus plant is you can mow around it. Vivid rose-pink flower spikes, 4-5" long, cover this shrub in June with occasional rebloom for the rest of the summer. The stems die back in severe winters so treat it like a Buddleia in the north. 3 feet tall and good to zone 4.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Racemes of large pink pea-like flowers in late summer. Golden yellow fall color. Well mannered and quite ornamental 4' x 4' deciduous shrub.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Indigofera kirilowii plant

    How to Grow Indigofera kirilowii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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