Indigofera cordifolia
Indigofera cordifolia
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Cape Verde, Chad, China, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Sudan-South Sudan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Indigofera
- Species:
- Indigofera cordifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- INCO3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions