- Botanical name: Indigofera amblyantha
- Common name: Pink-flowered indigo
- Family: Fabaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Native to China and the Himalayas, Indigofera amblyantha is a rarely grown shrub, bearing delicate pinnate leaves and pretty light pink, late-summer flowers followed by dark purple seedpods. It’s a great choice for the herbaceous border and works well alongside roses and buddleia.
Grow Indigofera amblyantha in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. In colder regions the plant may die back to the ground but should re-sprout in spring. Hard prune old wood and crossing branches in spring.
How to grow Indigofera amblyantha
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
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M
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A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Indigofera amblyantha and wildlife
Indigofera amblyantha is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Indigofera amblyantha poisonous?
Indigofera amblyantha has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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