False Indigo Bush
Scientific Name
Amorpha fruticosa
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
8b to 10b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
False Indigo Bush grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Alkaline (6.0-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
N/A
Toxicity
None known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Perennials
- Shrubs - Small
Plant Shape
- Round
Leaf Persistence
False Indigo Bush is Deciduous
Spread
3-15 feet
Height
3-15 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Color
- Purple
- Blue
Plant Role for Butterflies
Host for the following butterflies
Additional Detail
Aromatic leaves; can be weedy | Pests/Diseases: Powdery mildew, rust, fungal leaf spots
