Amorpha fruticosa
False Indigo Bush
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Amorpha fruticosa
DESCRIPTION
False Indigo BushAmorpha fruticosa
False Indigo Bush, Amorpha fruticosa, is a loose shrub with fine-textured, fragrant foliage. Brilliant purple spikes of flowers bloom from April to June. Amorpha fruticosa makes a great native substitute for Butterfly Bush and is great in spots that are too wet for other spring bloomers.
BENEFITS
- Tolerates wet soils
- Pollinated by a variety of native bees
- Host plant for several species of butterflies
- Flowers for an extended period
- Unique deep purple flowers
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
False Indigo Bush is found in open fields, moist meadows and along streams and other bodies of water throughout North America. USDA Distribution Map
Interesting Facts
GROWING TIPS
Grow Amorpha fruticosa in moist or average soils in full sun or part shade. Prefers some shade in hot climates and does not like extended periods of drought.