Indigofera australis
(Austral Indigo)
| Planting Group or Form | Small Shrub |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 - 2m |
| Width | 1 - 2m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well drained soils |
| Flower | Pink-purple Sept - Dec |
| Attracts | Good nectar and food source for butterflies |
Small to medium upright shrub with blue-green pinnate foliage on arching stems, and sprays of pea flowers in leaf axils.
Plant as a feature, informal hedge, or in containers. Can be pruned fairly heavily to make a more compact and leafy shape but pruning into old wood should be avoided.