Indigofera Species, Creeping Indigo
Indigoferacampestris

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Indigofera (in-dee-GO-fer-uh)
Species: campestris (kam-PES-triss)

Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds