Australian Indigo
Botanical name
Indigofera australis
Details
Tolerates light frost
Family
Fabaceae
Flowers
Pink, Purple
Diameter
2.00
Height (m)
2
Forest layer
shrub
Evergreen
Drought tolerance
Nitrogen fixer
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Sunny, Light shade
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
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Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,