Amorpha fruticosa

Bastard Indigo, Bush False Indigo

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 8B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, purple, white
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, massing
Height 8' to 20' / 2.40m to 6.00m
Spread 8' to 18' / 2.40m to 5.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing