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Genus Indigofera (Indigofera)

Indigofera Indigofera amblyantha Photo/Illustration: Jerry Pavia
in-dih-GO-fer-ah Common Name: Indigofera
This genus is comprised of many trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials from tropical and subtropical regions with pealike, usually pink flowers and distinctive foliage. Most are deciduous and range in hardiness from USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 11.
 Care: Indigoferas prefer full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Prune back to major framework in spring for vigorous new growth in temperate regions. Otherwise prune wayward and crossing stems in spring.
 Propagation:

 Sow seed in fall or root cuttings in spring


 Problems:

Various rusts and rots may occur. 

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Indigofera

Indigofera amblyantha Indigofera amblyantha
(Indigofera, Pinkflower, Chinese indigo) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This deciduous shrub growing to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide bears erect racemes of pea-like, pink flowers from summer to early fall above leaves composed of several leaflets. The flowers are followed by long, dark purple seed pods.