Groundcover and Vines – 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