Indigofera bayensis

Indigofera bayensis

Native to:
Somalia

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 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

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.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash