Amorpha fruticosa #3
Amorpha fruticosa #3
False Indigo Bush
Showy, fragrant flowers
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False Indigo is a North American shrub, growing wild throughout the lower 48 states. Makes a good highway shrub due to its high tolerance of salt. False Indigo flowers are small, purple to dark blue with yellow stamens appearing from April to June. Grows in loose, airy thickets commonly along streams. Fast grower. Often planted as an ornamental. Attracts bees.
Botanical Name- Amorpha fruticosa
Pronunciation- uh-MOR-fuh froo-tih-KOH-suh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 12 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Dry, average to moist, well-drained soil, drought tolerant
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Purple
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants- Echinacea pallida (native synergy, pollinator benefit)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, sweat, honey), butterflies, beneficial wasps
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C9
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly to maintain shape in early spring; water occasionally and fertilize if needed.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to shape and encourage vigorous growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in mid-spring; low feeding need. In heavier clay, ensure soil drainage and avoid over-fertilizing.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Leafhoppers, powdery mildew
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