Ossabaw Indigo (Sea Island Indigo)

Botanical Dye    Indigofera suffriticosa  Packed for 2025 Ossabaw Island is one of the Sea Islands located on the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia approximately twenty miles by water south from the historic downtown of the city of Savannah.  In the late 18th century Ossabaw Island was a working indigo plantation. Indigo still grows on Ossabaw Island’s north end today. Ossabaw Indigo, found on Ossabaw Island, is a unique strain of indigo with a deep and rich history. This indigo is particularly noted for its bright and vibrant blue color, which is distinct from other types of indigo. The island's secluded location allowed this particular strain of indigo to evolve into its own distinct lineage, thriving in the wild and becoming an integral part of the island's natural flora. Historically, indigo played a significant role in the economy of Georgia and the Lowcountry area, being a highly prized crop for its dye. Before the American Revolution, indigo, alongside ri