Indigofera, Australian

  • Product number: 346498
  • Origin: Australia
  • Latin: Indigofera australis

Beautiful, slender plant with finely pinnate leaves and small clusters of pink labiate flowers. The leaves are the source for beautiful dyes, ranging from shades of blue to green, grey, and brown. For various extraction methods, see the PDF on the website. Be aware of its frost sensitivity, as it is an Australian plant.

Names:
Latin: Indigofera australis
Dutch: Indigostruik, Australische
English: Australian Indigo

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Sowing method: Year-round, pre-soak the seeds in warm water, then sow in cocopeat mixed with silver sand, covering the seeds with this sowing medium. Germinate in warmth, germination time is 4-8 weeks.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • All year

Harvesting time:

  • All year

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Greenhouse
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: Small clusters of pink labiate flowers
  • Origin: Australia
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Advanced
  • Latin: Indigofera australis
  • Dutch: Indigofera, Australian
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
  • English: Australian Indigo
  • All year round

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