Shrubs

Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road' (Himalayan Indigo)

Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road'

Also known as Silk Road Himalayan Indigo

$39.95
SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones6-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road' (Himalayan Indigo), 'Silk Road', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road'
Common name
Silk Road Himalayan Indigo
Mature size
3-4 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained loam. Can be cut back hard in late winter to rejuvenate and promote fresh growth. Mulch to retain soil moisture. Generally low maintenance; monitor for any aphid activity on new shoots in spring.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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