Indigofera heterantha Indigo bush (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Indigofera heterantha
Indigo bush
Deciduous shrub
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The Indigofera heterantha plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Afghanistan to W. China. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Indigo bush. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. dosva. Lindl. non D.Don. I. gerardiana. Baker. I. rubroviolacea.

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Latin Name:  Indigofera heterantha
Common Name:  Indigo bush
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Wallich.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Dry sunny slopes, often forming dense scrub, and in forests 1500 - 3000 metres[146, 184].

Propagation Notes: Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and sow February in a warm greenhouse. The germination can be variable. Prick out the seedlings when large enough to handle and overwinter the young plants in a greenhouse for the first winter, planting out in late spring or early summer after the last expected frosts[78]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel if possible, July/August in individual pots in a frame. Good percentage[78]. Overwinter the young plants in a greenhouse for the first winter and plant out in late spring or early summer[11]. Root cuttings 3cm long in December. Good percentage[78]. Suckers. Remove them in the dormant season, preferably towards the end of winter, and plant out into their permanent positions.

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