Indigofera tinctoria
True Indigo; Black Henna
Small pink pea flowers in dense racemes up to 6" long. Flowers June through Sept. Likes sun and good drainage. Tender shrub with greyish pinnate leaves. Can be grown as an annual for the dye. Young leaves are harvested to make the famous blue dye 4-6ft
| Hardiness: | Tender |
|---|---|
| Longevity: | Perennial |
| Growing Condition: | Dry sun |
| Season: | |
| Good For: | Long Blooming |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Foliage Colour: | Grey-green |
| Germination: | Pour hot (nearly boiling) water over seeds and leave till cold, then sow as usual |
Seed
50 seeds per pack (approx).
