Indigofera australis

Austral indigo

Open spreading shrub. Very floriferous with branches bowed down by weight of flowers. Blue fern-like leaves to 10cm long. Leaflets 11-25, oblong with rounded end, small point on tip, 10-40mm x 5-9mm. Sprays of mauve, pea flowers to 15cm long in leaf axils. Can be grown as an undershrub, looks good mass planted.

  • Cultural knowledge: Hunting: Roots, leaves pounded to poison fish, Dye: flowers
  • Ecological role: Bird attractant: food for caterpillars, Butterfly attractant: nectar
  • Height: 1-2.5m
  • Width: 1-2m
  • Sun: Full sun to semi shade
  • Soil type: Well drained soils
  • Flowering time: September to December