Hairy indigo

Indigofera hirsuta

Indigofera

Fabaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 9–11

🐾 Pet-Safe

Hairy indigo thrives in warm, humid conditions with partial shade and consistent moisture, making it best suited for gardens in tropical or subtropical climates. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, and provide well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it improves soil health and requires minimal fertilization.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 48″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24″

Flowers

purple

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allow Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

5 – 8

Temperature

20° – 100°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Angola

Assam

Bangladesh

Benin

Bismarck Archipelago

Bolivia

Borneo

Botswana

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Burkina

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Central African Repu

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 5, 2019 by Charles Blancher (cc-by-sa)

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