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INDIGOFERA
In the family of the indigo-dye plant.
Genus of 700 or more species of evergreen or deciduous trees and shrubs, annuals and herbaceous perennials found mainly in a variety of tropical and sub-tropical regions.
The species tinctoria and sufffruticosa are those from which the well-known dye was extracted. Indigo-dyed fabric found in Peru predates Egyptian-dyed fabrics by 1500 years. Indigo was used in paintings by artists in the Middle Ages. Several species were used as analgesics to relieve pain.
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DeciduousAnd evergreen trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials. Pinnate leaves and clusters of pea-like flowers.
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Against a wallCan be trained against a warm, sunny wall.
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Full sun
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originFrom tropical and sub tropical regionsResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
Buy Varieties of INDIGOFERA
INDIGOFERA amblyantha
shrimp-pink flowers in long racemes
Gift-wrapping available
INDIGOFERA heterantha
rose-purple pea-shaped flowers in long racemes and luxurious foliage. One of the most ornamental of all late flowering shrubs which prefers a hot sunny position
Gift-wrapping available
INDIGOFERA howellii
tapering racemes of bright pink flowers
INDIGOFERA potaninii
clear pink flowers in horizontal spreading racemes continuously through the summer
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