Indigofera amorphoides

Indigofera amorphoides

Native to:
Djibouti | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Kenya | Namibia | Somalia | Yemen

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

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 require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification for optimal germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash