Indigofera amblyantha: Chinese Indigo with Pink Pea-Like Flowers

Indigofera amblyantha (Chinese indigo) is a deciduous shrub growing to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide, bearing erect racemes of pea-like pink flowers from summer to early fall above leaves composed of several leaflets. Flowers followed by long, dark purple seed pods.

Care

In colder climates, may die back to ground, resprouting from base in spring. Provide full sun and moist, well-drained soil in USDA Zones 6–9. Prune wayward and crossing branches in spring.

Propagation

Sow seeds outdoors in fall or take cuttings in spring.

Problems

Rust and various rots may occur.

Overview

• Height: 6–10 ft.
• Spread: 6–10 ft.
• Growth Habit: Spreads
• Growth Pace: Moderate Grower
• Light: Full Sun Only
• Moisture: Adaptable
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Characteristics: Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads
• Bloom Time: Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
• Flower Color: Pink
• Style: Summer Interest, Texture, Sun, Fall Interest
• Type: Shrubs