Indigofera australis

When growing wild in harsh conditions it is often straggly and leaning with few main stems, but with garden care it becomes a superior plant . The genus name Indigofera is Neo-Latin for bearing Indigo while australis from the Latin, means southern, referring to the geographical distribution of the species. Indigofera australis , known as Australian Indigo, is an attractive species of leguminous shrub in the genus Indigofera (Fabaceae family). A lovely ornamental shrub which is also a good plant for wildlife, being a good nectar and food source for butterflies.

It will flower through spring, with spires of pink to purple blooms. Description: Spreading shrub up to 2.

It is an open erect spreading shrub, widespread in southern Australia from the south-east of Western . Uses: As an understorey plant in a mixed border or mass plant in groups. It can be lightly pruned to cover an embankment, although pruning into old wood should be avoided. Fragrant flowers, attracts native butterflies, caterpillar food source. Cultural use: Indigenous peoples . Dyeing with Indigofera Australis. The baby is asleep (I had a girl, her name is Anaïs).

Common Name: Austral indigo.

Indigo is a purple dye originally obtained from some Indigofera species. Latin, australis , southern, referring to the geographical distribution of the species. DESCRIPTION: Attractive evergreen shrub featuring clusters of vivid mauve-pink pea flowers that contrast beautifully against its smooth blue- green foliage. Flowers late winter and spring. Grows with an open habit.

USES: Plant as a feature, informal hedge or try training over retaining walls for a beautiful . Conservation Code: Not threatened. SynonyFamily: Fabaceae. Leaves: Blue fern-like leaves to 10cm long.

Flowering: Sprays of pea flowers to 15cm long in leaf axils. Blue-grey foliage and sprays of mauve-pink pea-shaped flowers in spring are a feature of this plant. INDIGOFERA australis (Austral Indigo, genus: INDIGOFERA). Show All Show Tabs Australian indigo.

Indigofera is a genus of about 7species of which about are found in Australia. The most commonly encountered species is. Currency Converter.