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USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 4 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 4 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA. Typical inventory plug

Amorpha fruticosa

Indigo bush

Amorpha fruticosa, false indigo bush, will tolerate a wide range of conditions. This shrub can tolerate living in dry sand to a pond’s edge. The fragrant blooms attract and provide nectar to scores of insects, including butterflies and bees. 


Height:

6-10 ft

Spacing:

12-15 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

2-8

Bloom Color:

Purple

Amorpha fruticosa Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Attracts Wildlife

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Dry

Attributes

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Bog
  • Fragrant

Flowering Months

  • June
  • May

Foliage Color

  • Green

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database:http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=AMFR