Indigofera australis|Austral Indigo
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Open spreading shrub.
- Size (W x H)
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1-2m x 1-2m
- Leaves
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Blue fern-like leaves to 10cm long. Leaflets 11-25, oblong with rounded end, small point on tip, 10-40mm x 5-9mm.
- Flowers
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Sprays of pea flowers to 15cm long in leaf axils.
- Flower colour
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Mauve
- Flower time
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September to December
- Growing conditions
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Well drained soils in foothill and dryish forests. Tolerates light frosts. Full sun to semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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A very floriferous shrub with branches bowed down by weight of flowers. Pruning beneficial to maintain shape. Can be grown as an undershrub, looks good mass planted.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
