- Coastal indigo
Botanical name: indigofera miniata
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: 8 inches in height and 2 ft in width
Bloom time: all year around
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Flower color: pink/orange
Foliage color: green/blue
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: trim as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: garden groundcover
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: drought tolerant
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : please don’t fertilize these
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: creeping fig, creeping jenny, ferns
Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: yes
