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Indigofera heterantha
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Himalayan indigoShrub, DeciduousFamily: Fabaceae
- Height: 2.5mSpread: 2.5m
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Native to sunny, dry slopes of the Himalayas, Indigofera heterantha is a beautiful shrub, bearing delicate pinnate leaves and pink-purple, late-summer flowers. It’s a great choice for the herbaceous border and works well alongside roses and buddleia.
Grow Indigofera heterantha 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-merge in spring. Hard prune old wood and crossing branches in spring. Indigofera heterantha holds a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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Indigofera ‘heterantha’ and wildlife
Indigofera ‘heterantha’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Indigofera ‘heterantha’ poisonous?
Indigofera ‘heterantha’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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