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Indigofera Hirsuta Seeds - Flower Seeds for Garden

Indigofera Hirsuta Seeds - Flower Seeds for Garden

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds outdoors in spring after frost risk has passed.


Sow at a shallow depth in well-drained soil.


Space seeds evenly and cover lightly with soil.

How to Grow

  • Use well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

  • Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

Once established, moderately drought tolerant.

Tips

Suitable for ecological or naturalized planting.

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous bloom.

Provide space as plants can spread.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Hairy stems

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Erect to spreading herb

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Indigofera Hirsuta Seeds - Flower Seeds for Garden
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Herbaceous

Indigofera hirsuta, commonly called hairy indigo, is a perennial legume native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world. It produces pinnate foliage and racemes of small, pea-family flowers in shades of pink and purple. Known for its nitrogen-fixing ability, it enriches soil while adding ornamental value to sunny borders, meadows, and mixed flower beds. The plant grows well in well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Pods

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

100–150 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones ~9–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Shallow sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil, sunny

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000143652

Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes Indigofera hirsuta from ornamental indigo shrubs?

It is recognized for its softly hairy stems and foliage, giving the plant a distinctive textured appearance.

Can Indigofera hirsuta be used in wildlife-friendly gardens?

Yes. It blends well into naturalistic landscapes that encourage biodiversity.

Which plants pair well with Indigofera hirsuta?

Native grasses, salvias, rudbeckias, echinacea, and verbena complement its natural growth habit.

Does the foliage add interest before flowering?

Yes. The textured leaves provide ornamental appeal throughout the growing season.

Can mature seed pods extend seasonal interest?

Yes. Seed pods may remain decorative after the flowering period has ended.

Do the flowers support pollinating insects?

The blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.