Austral Indigo (Indigofera australis) 30 Fresh Seeds
 
 
This is a fairly variable species and some forms make better garden subjects than others. It is a hardy plant in most well drained soils in full sun or (preferably) semi shade and is tolerant of at least moderate frost. Plants can be pruned fairly heavily to make a more compact and leafy shape but pruning into old wood should be avoided. Plants will withstand extended dry conditions once established but adequate watering improves appearance.
 
 
 Australis is a small to medium shrub, often of upright and straggly habit. The leaves are pinnate, 50-100 mm long, with up to 21 egg-shaped to narrowly oblong leaflets which are slightly hairy. The flowers occur in elongated clusters from the leaf axils. They are pea-shaped, pink or purple in colour (occasionally white) and about 12 mm across. Pea flowers consist of 4 petals; the "standard", the "keel" and two "wings" as shown in the diagram. Flowering occurs in late winter and spring.