Indigofera Oblongifolia (Wild Indigo –دهزيز )

Indigofera Oblongifolia, commonly known as Wild Indigo or دهزيز in Arabic, is a hardy perennial shrub native to the arid and semi-arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula, Africa, and South Asia. It features slender branches with small, oval leaflets and delicate pink to purplish flowers. Traditionally known as a natural source of indigo dye, Indigofera Oblongifolia also plays an important ecological role in improving soil fertility and supporting desert biodiversity.

Benefits of Indigofera Oblongifolia

• Highly drought-tolerant and well adapted to arid conditions
• Fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility and plant growth
• Attractive pink-purple flowers that enhance landscape aesthetics
• Provides forage and shelter for native wildlife
• Useful in habitat restoration and sustainable landscaping projects

Care Tips for Indigofera Oblongifolia

• Light: Requires full sun
• Watering: Very minimal; water only during establishment
• Soil: Prefers sandy or loamy, well-draining soils
• Pruning: Light pruning to maintain shape and encourage new growth
• Fertilizer: Not needed; naturally enriches soil with nitrogen