Australian Indigo Seeds

“Indigofera australis”

Open Pollinated & Grown in Perth, Western Australia

Harvested & Packed by Made For The Earth

Uses:

Australian indigo is a shrub native to Australia that has been traditionally used for medicinal and cultural purposes by Indigenous Australians. The plant is known for its vibrant blue dye, which can be extracted from its leaves and used for natural dyeing. The dye was used by Aboriginal people for both artistic expression and as a natural insect repellent. The leaves of Australian indigo also contain antimicrobial properties, and were used by Indigenous Australians as a medicinal plant to treat a range of ailments. Today, Australian indigo continues to be valued for its natural dyeing properties and its cultural significance in Indigenous communities.

Sowing Guide

Season: Late winter - Spring / Perennial

Germination: 21-28 days @ 18-24°C

Plant Spacing: 150cm Plant Height: 200cm

Position: full sun, moist Well draining soil

Seed Count: 6