Indigofera adenoides

Indigofera adenoides

Native to:
Botswana | Namibia | South Africa | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Indigofera
Species:
Indigofera adenoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat, then warm stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash