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Also Known As

Amorpha 'Nana'
False Indigo

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

3a-9b

3.5" | $16

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Amorpha nana plant details

Amorpha nana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Amorpha nana

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amorpha nana

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(DWARF FALSE INDIGO) Native to the Midwestern US, this drought tolerant woody shrublet of silver-green ferny foliage mounds up 2-3’. Summer brings pretty clusters of honey-scented, violet spikes with orange stames at branch tips. Good pollinator plant. Well-drained soil, sun to part shade, drought tolerant, critter resistant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Attractive miniature shrublets that may reach 18" with age, with doubly pinnate olive green leaves and spikes of blue-violet pea flowers in summer, they mix nicely with dwarf conifers and rock plants; Bradshaw's collections from Boulder Co, Co at 5800'.