Bastard indigo Amorpha fruticosa

ABOUT
A. fruticosa is a vigorous deciduous shrub of spreading habit, with leaves composed of up to 30 oval leaflets, and slender racemes to 15cm in length, of deep purple flowers with orange anthers
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About this plant
Names
Family
Fabaceae
Synonyms
bastard indigo false indigo river forest river locust shrubby false indigo see more
Common names
Amorpha angustifolia, Amorpha tenessensis
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 6
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Drought Resistant Low Maintenance
Propogation
Propagate by seed in autumn. Seed must be scarified
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
A rust may occur (N. America only)
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