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Indigofera tinctoria

Also Known As

  • Indigofera sumatrana
  • True Indigo

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Indigofera tinctoria plant details

Indigofera tinctoria is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Indigofera tinctoria

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Indigofera tinctoria

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Indigofera tinctoria plant

How to Grow Indigofera tinctoria

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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