Indigofera Species, Hairy Indigo, Roughhairy Indigo
Indigoferahirsuta

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Indigofera (in-dee-GO-fer-uh)
Species: hirsuta (her-SOO-tuh)

Synonym:Anila hirsuta

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

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