Pink-flower indigo (Indigofera amblyantha) is a deciduous shrub native to China, grown for its long, pendulous racemes of pink pea-like flowers in summer. Attractive pinnate foliage.
| Family: | Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Indigofera (in-dee-GO-fer-uh) |
| Species: | amblyantha (am-BLY-an-tha) |
Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Prune in late winter. Drought-tolerant once established. Not used for dye (unlike Indigofera tinctoria). Ornamental for borders and slopes.
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