Overview
Indigofera articulata is a spreading branched, bushy shrubs in the genus Indigofera, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Indigofera articulata grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, coastal, city and courtyard gardens, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Indigofera articulata is a spreading, branched, and bushy deciduous shrub within the Indigofera genus, which includes trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants known for their pinnate foliage and small pea-like flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits sheltered or exposed sites and is ideal for cottage gardens, coastal areas, city courtyards, and flower borders. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Indigofera
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered, Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Indigofera articulata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Indigofera articulata
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Indigofera articulata?
Indigofera articulata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Indigofera articulata need?
Indigofera articulata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Indigofera articulata hardy in the UK?
Indigofera articulata has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Indigofera articulata?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Indigofera genus
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- Indigofera leucotricha
- Indigofera szechuensis
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- Indigofera decora f. alba
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