Indigofera heterantha #3
Indigofera heterantha #3
Himalayan Indigo
Rosy purple flowers throughout the summer
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Rosy-purple flowers appear from mid summer to fall, displayed against a background of elegant compound fine textured foliage. Use in hot sunny locations as a cut back shrub similar to Lespedeza. Easy to grow. Hardy to zone 6, will die to the ground, cut back the dead stems in the spring and the plant will grow.
Botanical Name- Indigofera heterantha
Pronunciation- in-dih-goh-FAIR-uh het-er-AN-thuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 5 ft
Mature Height- 5 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Perovskia atriplicifolia (sun lovers, airy blooms for pollinators)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially bumble), beneficial wasps, occasional butterflies
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C9
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune old wood in early spring; water moderately and fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage new growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay can produce excessive, weak growth.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Leafhoppers, powdery mildew
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