Overview
Indigofera szechuensis is a spreading branched, bushy shrubs in the genus Indigofera, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Indigofera szechuensis 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 szechuensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to Tibet and central China. It is typically found growing on slopes, along trails, and on streambanks at 2,500–3,800 m (8,200–12,500 ft) above sea level.
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 szechuensis 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 szechuensis
- 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 szechuensis?
Indigofera szechuensis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Indigofera szechuensis need?
Indigofera szechuensis 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 szechuensis hardy in the UK?
Indigofera szechuensis 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 szechuensis?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Indigofera genus
- Indigofera
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- Indigofera cassioides
- Indigofera frutescens
- Indigofera leucotricha
- Indigofera anilanil
- Indigofera decora f. alba
- Indigofera fortunei