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Water consistently during the growing season, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Kirilow’s Indigo
Indigofera kirilowii, Kirilow's Indigo, is a deciduous shrub with attractive pea-like flowers and foliage, suitable for ornamental gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers loamy or sandy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
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Thrives in moderate temperatures.
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Avoid frost and extreme heat.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
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Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and early summer.
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Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently during the growing season, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove any dead or damaged wood. Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Layering is also an option.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, using a fresh, well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Kirilow's Indigo (Indigofera kirilowii)
Where Kirilow's Indigo (Indigofera kirilowii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Indigofera |
| Species | Indigofera kirilowii |
Similar in genus Indigofera
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