Amorpha fruticosa (Desert False Indigo)

Amorpha fruticosa (Desert False Indigo) purple yellow flower spikes close up
Amorpha fruticosa (Desert False Indigo) with long purple spikes and yellow pollen tips.

Botanical name: Amorpha fruticosa

Common name: Desert False Indigo

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-9

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Blue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine
Invasive plantInvasive: Can spread quickly, needs control

Desert Indigo is great for a butterfly garden.


Amorpha fruticosa (Desert False Indigo) close up purple flower with small yellow pollen particles attached
Amorpha fruticosa (Desert False Indigo) purple flower spikes covered in fine yellow pollen along green leaves
Amorpha fruticosa (Desert False Indigo) purple flower spikes on branches for garden landscape plant
Amorpha fruticosa (Desert False Indigo) purple flower spikes rising from light green oval leaf foliage


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