Florida Native Indigo Seed (Indigofera miniata)

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Indigofera miniata, commonly known as scarlet pea or coastal indigo, is a low-growing perennial indigo in the legume family (Fabaceae) with deep roots in warm, sun-filled landscapes. Native to large parts of the southern United States—including Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama, and Florida—as well as Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba, this plant is naturally adapted to heat, sandy soils, and long growing seasons.

Rather than growing tall, coastal indigo spreads gently along the ground, forming soft mats of foliage with trailing stems that reach up to about 2 feet long. In summer, it produces charming salmon-pink flowers that rise just above the leaves and attract pollinators. Like other legumes, it helps improve soil health by fixing nitrogen, making it a quiet contributor to a healthy garden ecosystem.

Coastal indigo is valued for its resilience, its understated beauty, and its connection to traditional indigo species. It’s an excellent choice for dye gardens, native plant landscapes, and gardeners who enjoy growing plants that feel at home in their environment.

Each packet contains 50 seeds and includes growing instructions tailored to your planting zone, making it easy to start your own coastal indigo patch—whether in a garden bed, dye garden, or naturalized space.

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Florida Native Indigo Seed

Grow the Plant That Makes Blue

Indigo has been growing quietly in Florida for centuries, thriving in our heat, humidity, and sandy soils. This Florida-native indigo is a resilient legume that rewards patient hands with delicate green foliage, soft pink blooms, and—most famously—the leaves that create the timeless blue dye cherished by artisans around the world.

Easy to grow and naturally adapted to the Southeast, indigo loves full sun, tolerates drought once established, and improves your soil by fixing nitrogen. Whether you’re planting a dye garden, restoring native plants, or simply drawn to the magic of growing your own color, indigo offers beauty and purpose in equal measure.

Harvest the leaves for small-batch dyeing, let the plants bloom to support pollinators, or allow them to self-seed and return year after year. This is a plant that invites slowing down—watching, learning, and participating in an ancient craft rooted in the land.

Packet of 50 seeds.  Complete growing instructions based on your growing zone provided.

✨ Why you’ll love growing Florida indigo:
• Native to Florida and well-suited to Southern gardens
• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance
• Produces leaves for natural blue dye
• Supports pollinators and enriches soil
• Perfect for dye gardens, fiber artists, and curious growers

Grow your own blue—right where it belongs.

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