Common name: Chinese indigo

Family name: Fabaceae

Description: Subshrub with rounded opposite leaves which give the bush an attractive texture. Flowers in late summer with pink pea-like flowers.

Flower:  Dense racemes of pink, pea-like flowers blooming heavily in July and August, and intermittently into September.

Foliage: Compound, pinnate leaves with oppositely arranged, rounded leaflets that are bright green.

Growing conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil with medium moisture. Somewhat drought tolerant.

Height and spread: 0.9m by 0.9m

Limitations: No notable pests or diseases.

Landscape uses: Good, dense shrub that fills space well, while having attractive foliage and long bloom period.