Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Indigofera

Species:

Indigofera bancroftii

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire; seeds may be stimulated by heat.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat; germination occurs in 2-4 weeks at 20-25°C.

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