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Common Name: Himalayan Indigo      Latin Name: Indigofera heterantha      Size: 2 (min) to 4 (max)
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Wanting to replace one that had died and cannot locate this plant
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Hi How can have some seeds to buy
What nursery are you from We have some at the Cincinnati Zoo that we can collect if you only need a few. They root quickly from softwood cuttings as well.Steve
Hi- very interested in finding out how I can purchase a Himalayan indigo for my own yard. Much appreciation for any info
Yes- would like to purchase - thx
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Indigofera heterantha
Maximum Height: 4 feet

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Category: Shrub
Family: Leguminacae
Genus: Indigofera
species: heterantha
Origin:
Size: 2 (min) to 4 (max)
Size Description:
Notes: Cut back to ground every spring
Characteristics: star rating Recommended star rating Dry Soil Tolerant
Texture: fine
Availability:star ratingstar ratingLimited Availability
Deer Resistance: star ratingstar ratingstar ratingstar ratingGood ResistanceSee plants that are deer resistant.
Full Sun Tolerance:star ratingstar ratingstar ratingstar ratingstar ratingPerforms WellSee other plants that like full sun.
Part Shade Tolerance:star ratingstar ratingstar ratingAverage Performance
Deep Shade Tolerance:star ratingDoes Not Perform Well
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Bloom history: (Recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio, unless otherwise noted)7/4/2011 until 7/22/2011 See other plants that bloom at this time.
6/8/2009 until 6/30/2009 See other plants that bloom at this time.
Plant Images and Specimens
Picture of Indigofera heterantha  Himalayan Indigo
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz

Picture of Indigofera heterantha  Himalayan Indigo
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz

Picture of Indigofera heterantha  Himalayan Indigo
Location: Zoo
Photo Credit: Melissa Benoit
Season: September 18
Picture of Indigofera heterantha  Himalayan Indigo
Location: Zoo
Photo Credit: Melissa Benoit
Season: September 18
Location: Copenhagen Botanic Garden Copenhagen Denmark [Latitude: 55.685478883333300 Longitude: 12.571412483333300] Specimen: 3358
Location: Copenhagen Botanic Garden Copenhagen Denmark [Latitude: 55.685478883333300 Longitude: 12.571412483333300] Specimen: 5003
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