Shrubs
Indigofera australis
|
Descriptor |
Open spreading shrub. Very floriferous with branches bowed down by weight of flowers. Blue fern-like leaves to 10cm long. Leaflets 11-25, oblong with rounded end, small point on tip, 10-40mm x 5-9mm. Sprays of mauve, pea flowers to 15cm long in leaf axils. Can be grown as an undershrub, looks good mass planted |
Cultural knowledge |
Hunting: Roots, leaves pounded to poison fish, Dye: flowers |
Ecological role |
Bird attractant: food for caterpillars, Butterfly attractant: nectar |
Height |
1-2.5m |
Width |
1-2m |
Sun |
Full sun to semi shade |
Soil type |
Well drained soils |
Flowering time |
September to December |