Variable upright shrub with both fine- and broad-leaf forms occurring naturally. Produces racemes of pink to purple pea-flowers from late winter to spring. White-flowered forms are occasionally available. Suited to a range of well-drained soils in full sun or part shade.
Indigofera australis naturally occurs in open woodlands and grasslands across eastern Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with good sun exposure and moderate rainfall.