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Indigofera amblyantha (Indigofera, Pinkflower, Chinese indigo)

Indigofera amblyantha Photo/Illustration: Jerry Pavia



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name:Indigofera amblyantha in-dih-GO-fer-ah am-blee-AN-thah Common Name: Indigofera, Pinkflower, Chinese indigo Genus: Indigofera
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.
 Care: In colder climates this shrub may die back to the ground, resprouting from the base in spring. Provide full sun and moist, well-drained soil in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9. Prune out wayward and crossing branches in spring.
 Propagation:

 Sow seeds outdoors in fall or take cuttings in spring.


 Problems:

 Rust and various rots may occur.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only;Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Adaptable;Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower
Style Sun, Texture, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Shrubs

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