Indigofera lyallii
Indigofera lyallii
- Native to:
- Madagascar | Malawi | Mozambique | South Africa | Zimbabwe
iNaturalist: © troos (iNaturalist #21077029)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Indigofera
- Species:
- Indigofera lyallii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
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