Is Hardy Indigo safe for pets?

Yes, Hardy Indigo (Indigofera Pseudotinctoria) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Hardy Indigo easy to care for?

Hardy Indigo has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Hardy Indigo grow indoors?

Hardy Indigo is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Hardy Indigo (Indigofera Pseudotinctoria) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Indigofera pseudotinctoria is a deciduous shrub known for its miniature foliage and pink wisteria-like flower clusters.

Last updated: February 2026

Hardy Indigo

Indigofera Pseudotinctoria

Indigofera pseudotinctoria is a deciduous shrub known for its miniature foliage and pink wisteria-like flower clusters.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub, nitrogen fixer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hardy Indigo

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Indigofera