Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria)

Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria)

From India and Southeast Asia

Best Growing Conditions:

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Tolerates dry periods once established
  and benefits from regular pruning.

Characteristics:

• Shrubby legume grown for its leaves, which yield a deep blue natural dye
  through fermentation. Fixes nitrogen and improves soil health.
• Time to First Harvest: 3–4 months from seed.
• Mature Height: Can grow up to 3–6 feet.

Base Factors to Consider:

• Fast-growing and ideal for regenerative dye gardens or agroecological
  systems.
• Harvestable multiple times per year in tropical climates.
• Beautiful pink flowers also attract pollinators.

Price for a 1-foot, ready-to-transplant seedling.

Currently on back order. Please allow up to three months. We require a 50% deposit to reserve your tree(s).