Coastal Indigo

Indigofera miniata

Coastal Indigo

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