species 401 observations

Kirilow's Indigo

Indigofera kirilowii

Field notes

Indigofera kirilowii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to eastern, central and northern China, the Korean Peninsula, and Kyushu island of Japan. A deciduous, suckering shrub typically 75 cm (30 in) tall, it is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7. The unimproved species and a white‑flowered "alba" selection are commercially available.

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1 native animals
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Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Potato Leafhopper 1

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Habit: Clumping Dense
Plant type: Shrub Ground cover

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.