Overview
Indigofera leucotricha is a spreading branched, bushy shrubs in the genus Indigofera, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Indigofera leucotricha 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 leucotricha is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Indigofera genus, which includes trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants with pinnate foliage and pea-like flowers. This spreading, bushy shrub thrives in full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil types and pH levels, from chalk to clay and acid to alkaline soils. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and suits various garden settings, including coastal, city, and informal cottage gardens. Best planted after the last frost in fertile soil, it can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings and offers winter interest.
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 leucotricha 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 leucotricha
- 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 leucotricha?
Indigofera leucotricha prefers full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Indigofera leucotricha need?
Indigofera leucotricha 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 leucotricha hardy in the UK?
Indigofera leucotricha 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 leucotricha?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Indigofera genus
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- Indigofera cassioides
- Indigofera frutescens
- Indigofera szechuensis
- Indigofera anilanil
- Indigofera decora f. alba
- Indigofera fortunei