Coastal Indigo
Indigofera miniata
Clarence A. Rechenthin. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Texas State Office. United States, TX, Knox City.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Indigofera
- Species:
- Indigofera miniata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy 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