Hairy Indigo
Indigofera hirsuta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, FL, GA, SC and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Hairy indigo is a low-growing annual wildflower that produces small pink to purple blooms from spring through fall. This compact native plant thrives in sunny locations with minimal water once established and reseeds naturally to return each year.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hairy Indigo takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual habit creates gaps in landscaping
- Can appear weedy or unkempt
- Self-seeding may seem uncontrolled
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees and butterflies throughout most of the growing season. As a member of the legume family, it also helps improve soil nitrogen levels.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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