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Amorpha fruticosa , Desert False Indigo

Amorpha fruticosa

Desert False Indigo
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: North America
USDA Zone: 4-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Regular water

Blue, lavender, purple flowers

Invasive plant

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Desert Indigo is great for a butterfly garden.

Amorpha fruticosa , Desert False Indigo

Amorpha fruticosa , Desert False Indigo

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