Description: Indigofera pseudo-tinctoria (pheudotinctoria)Also known as: Chinese True Indigo, Dwarf False IndigoA deciduous winter hardy species that been naturalized from East China and Japan, to some parts of Africa. Its original origin is unknown since it has been in cultivation for centuries. It is one of the original sources of natural indigo dye. It grows up to about 3 feet tall and makes somewhat trailing woody fine stems, feathered leaves and rich pink or violet flowers in axillary racemes. Flowers are followed by seed pods (to 2” long). The leaves and flowers are edible and can be boiled and eaten.For medicinal herb purposes the root is crushed and prepared into decoction, and given for abdominal disorders, leucorrhoea, all types of toxicities etc. The leaves are crushed, prepared into decoction and given for toxicities, fever, arthritis etc. The leaf juice is given along with honey twice daily for jaundice, inflammation of liver etc. For poisonous bites the samoolam or the whole plant is ground and applied as a paste over the bitten area. Also the leaf juice is given internally to a patient. As always consult a professional first as this is for informational purposes only and side effects may include vomiting, diarrhea and gastrointestinal spasms.It may be an annual, biennial, or perennial, depending on the climate in which it is grown. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Established plants tolerate some drought and require little maintenance. A valuable addition to borders with its beautiful foliage and flowers, where mass plantings and ground cover is needed. Also can be container grown for patios and porches. USDA zone: 5-9.It does attract butterflies and its pollinated by various insects. It will fix nitrogen! The plant is a legume, so it is rotated into fields to improve the soil in the same way that other legume crops such as alfalfa and beans are. This species does contain alkaloids that make the plant toxic and unpalatable for grazing animals.Family: FabaceaeThis offer is for 20 seeds! We also offer this species in packs of 100 and 500 seeds in our store! For complete transparency we include payment processing & Ebay fees in our shipping/handling cost.*DISCLAIMER*NO RETURNS/REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS ON SEEDSMost specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate.Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. These factors are totally out of The Plant Attraction's control and are the buyer's responsibility and risk. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer's methods or mistakes. Since 2006 we have been doing our best to hand sort and provide the freshest, cleanest harvest that is free of defects and bugs.
Price: 2.99 USD
Location: Venice, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-25T05:16:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.55 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Bush & Shrub Seeds
Growth Habit: Bedding
Features: Herb, Attract butterflies, Nitrogen fixing, Air Purifying, Deciduous, Edible, Flowering
Color: Purple
Sunlight: Partial shade, Full Sun
Genus: Indigofera
Common Name: Indigo
Brand: The Plant Attraction
