Lindheimer's Indigo
Indigofera lindheimeriana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Lindheimer's Indigo is a native Texas shrub that produces clusters of pink to purple pea-like flowers from summer into fall. This drought-tolerant plant forms a rounded, bushy shape and attracts beneficial insects while requiring minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lindheimer's 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.
- Insufficient data for HOA assessment
Wildlife value
The flowers are excellent nectar sources for butterflies and other pollinators. This native legume also helps fix nitrogen in the soil naturally.
Common questions
- How much sun does Lindheimer's Indigo need?
- Lindheimer's Indigo grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Lindheimer's Indigo bloom?
- Lindheimer's Indigo blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Lindheimer's Indigo native?
- Lindheimer's Indigo (Indigofera lindheimeriana) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Lindheimer's Indigo attract?
- Lindheimer's Indigo draws butterflies.
- Is Lindheimer's Indigo HOA-friendly?
- Lindheimer's Indigo takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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