Indigo

How to Propagate Indigo Plants from Seed

A close up horizontal image of indigo (Indigofera) foliage pictured on a soft focus background.

Good things come in small packages, and the seeds of an indigo plant are proof. Within each one lies the potential to cultivate a vibrantly lush, gorgeous landscape shrub that can also yield beautiful blue dye! In our guide to propagating indigo from seed, the ins and outs of the entire process are covered in depth.

How to Grow and Care for Indigo Plants

A close up of the pink flowers and green foliage of Indigofera decora growing in the garden.

A key player in the history of blue-dyed cloth, indigo plants have also left their mark in horticulture as gorgeous spreading shrubs for the landscape. They are tough, versatile, and don’t suffer much from pests and diseases. In this growing guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing indigo.