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Indigo
Latin Name
Indigofera suffruticosa
Description
A shrub, native to the New World and valued for its blue pigment, indigo is perennial in frost-free areas of the Sonoran Desert. Beautiful clusters of small pink flowers make this an attractive ornamental. Mayo Indian weavers harvest fresh leaves and extract a permanent blue dye. Approx. 25 seeds/ packet.
Culture
Soak seeds in warm water overnight to soften the seed coat. plant swollen seeds 1/2 inch deep in warm garden soil (Spring) or in containers. Allow 12 inches between plants. Mature shrubs can be 3-6 ft. tall. Plants thrive in hot weather and can be set back by cool weather. Can be grown indoors in containers.
Seed Saving
A self-pollinating legume, indigo is an annual unless protected from freezes. Harvest the small dried pods, crush and use a small gauge screen to winnow off chaff.