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False Indigo Bush

Amorpha Fruiticosa

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Overview

False Indigo (Amorpha fruiticosa) is a hardy, deciduous shrub, reaching up to 8-12 feet tall with a spread of 6-10 feet. Known for its striking, fern-like foliage and dense, purple flower spikes, it adds texture and color to landscapes. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soils. This drought-tolerant plant attracts pollinators while resisting deer, making it an eco-friendly, low-maintenance choice for gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 2–10Type Shrub
False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Fruiticosa) — reaching up to 8-12 feet tall with a spread of 6-10 feet
False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Fruiticosa) — False Indigo (Amorpha fruiticosa) is a hardyFalse Indigo Bush (Amorpha Fruiticosa) — fern-like foliage and dense

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae

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False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Fruiticosa) — reaching up to 8-12 feet tall with a spread of 6-10 feet
False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Fruiticosa) — False Indigo (Amorpha fruiticosa) is a hardy
False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Fruiticosa) — fern-like foliage and dense

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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