Species indigo

indigo

Indigofera 'Little Pinkie'

Indigo (Indigofera 'Little Pinkie') is a small evergreen shrub with dark green foliage and pinky-purple flower spikes. It's drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for gardeners with little time on their hands. It's enhanced with delicate fragrant blooms in early summer and can even be trained as a bonsai for a more aesthetic look. Not only is it an ideal container plant, but it also looks beautiful planted in rock gardens and cottage-style beds, adding a hint of the exotic to any garden. Its stunning ripening pods make for interesting dried arrangements. With its long blooming season and striking foliage, 'Little Pinkie' is a great addition to any outdoor space.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

6 - 9

Flowers:

Cerise pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,pink,indigo

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Indigo (Indigofera 'Little Pinkie') should be watered every 5-7 days at the base of the plant. The amount of water should be enough to keep the soil moist but not soaking wet, about 1-2 inches of water. During hot weather, additional watering might be necessary to prevent the plant from drying out.

sunlight

Indigo (Indigofera 'Little Pinkie') is best grown in full sun, meaning it will need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight in order to thrive. In some climates, indigo may require up to 8 hours of sunlight to reach its full growth potential. The plant will do best when planted in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade.

pruning

Indigo (Indigofera 'Little Pinkie') should be pruned in late winter or early spring just before growth starts. Depending on need and desired size, pruning should between ⅓ and ½ of existing growth. This will induce a more full, rounded growth overall. A light pruning can be done again in the summer to encourage more growth and keep the shrub shaped as desired.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Starts Flowering

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