Chinese Indigo (Indigofera kirilowii)

Indigo thrives in tropical environments. Used as a dyeplant since ancient times and is still popular today. Indican is extracted from leaves and undergoes a fermentation process to produce a brilliant blue dye. It is especially valuable as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes. Recent research has observed its profound antibacterial antioxidant and cytotoxic effect. Plants need a long growing season. Locate in full sun or light shade. Drought tolerant. Annual.