Himalayan Indigo
Profile
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 m
- Spread
- 2.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 20 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–9
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- very dry – moist
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
Growing
Indigofera heterantha prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought once established. It grows best in neutral to slightly alkaline soils with moderate moisture. Propagation is by seed, which benefits from scarification, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Prune in late winter to encourage flowering on new growth and mulch in winter to protect roots in colder climates.
Frequently asked questions
Himalayan Indigo: how big does it get?
Himalayan Indigo (Indigofera heterantha) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2.5 m. Growth is medium.
Himalayan Indigo: what site does it need?
Himalayan Indigo tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Himalayan Indigo: is it hardy?
Himalayan Indigo is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Himalayan Indigo: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Himalayan Indigo. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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