Indigofera dosua
Indigofera dosua
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Edwards, Sydenham, 1769?-1819; Lindley, John, 1799-1865,Lindley, John; Ridgway, James,Sydenham Edwards (1768-1819),W.C. Strong (Firm) Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. Ethel Z. Bailey Horticultural Catalogue Collection,J. Van Lindley Nursery Co. (Pomona, N.C.) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,J. Van Lindley Nursery Co. (Pomona, N.C.) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Hovey & Co Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,F.W. Schumacher Co,William Reid (Firm) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Lindley Nurseries Inc Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Bobbink & Atkins (Nursery) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Frank W. Campbell (Firm) Campbell, Frank W Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Indigofera
- Species:
- Indigofera dosua
- USDA Symbol:
- INDO2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy loam soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 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) followed by warm stratification for 30–60 days, then cold stratification for 30–60 days.