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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: fabaceae
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

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Photo of Indigofera kirilowii flower by Anna Kullgren

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Photo of Indigofera kirilowii flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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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