How to grow Chinese Indigo

Indigofera decora

Prefers lime free, well drained soil, but will grow in just about anything.

Can be grown as evergreen in subtropical areas or deciduous in temperate areas.

Growing Chinese indigo from seed

Seed germinates more quickly if soaked overnight in warm water as seed coat is hard and waxy.

Transplanting Chinese indigo

They can also be propagated from cuttings and suckers.

How long does Chinese indigo take to grow?

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Other names for Chinese indigo

Summer wisteria, Poor man's wisteria

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