Amorpha fruticosa

Indigo Bush

Indigo Bush, Amorpha fruticosa, is a loose shrub with fine textured, fragrant foliage. Brilliant purple spikes of flowers cover the foliage from April to June. Amorpha fruticosa makes a great native substitute for Butterfly Bush and is great in spots that are too wet for other spring bloomers.

Benefits

	Tolerates wet soils
	Long bloom time
	Unique deep purple flowers

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow Amorpha fruticosa in moist or average soils in full sun or part shade. Prefers some shade in hot climates and does not like extended periods of drought.

Height 6-10 Feet

Spread 10-15 Feet

Native Range Indigo Bush is found in open fields, moist meadows and along streams and other bodies of water throughout North America. USDA Distribution Map

USDA Hardiness Zone 4 to 9

"Flowers are attractive to most butterflies and is the larval host for the Southern Dogface Butterfly."

Good Companions Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Small Shrubs • Medium to Tall Perennials	Exposure • Sun	Soil • Wide soil tolerance • Saline or alkaline • Well-drained	Soil Moisture Preference • Moist • Average • Wet • Moist but well-drained
Attracts Wildlife • Butterflies	Bloom Time • Late Spring / Early Summer	Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant	Habitat Collection • Butterfly
Native Habitat • Riparian, wetland • Coastal	Foliage Color • Green	Uses • Naturalizes • Erosion control • Wind tolerant • Salt tolerant • Bog, water garden