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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to scarification

Native to: Eastern and Central USA, United States

Native

Introduced

Amorpha fruticosaAmorpha fruticosa

Bastard Indigobush, Desert False Indigo, False Indigo

In Stock: 2.462 lb (Total:4.166lb)

Amorpha fruticosa

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2.46 lb

1.83 lb NY

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

62,424

Quantity:

2.46 lb

Collected in:

Hungary

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831533

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to scarification

Native to: Eastern and Central USA, United States

Native

Introduced

Promote your garden's allure with the enchanting False Indigo (Amorpha fruticosa), also known as Bastard Indigobush or Desert False Indigo. This versatile deciduous shrub, part of the Fabaceae family, transforms landscapes with its lush, spiny-tipped foliage and vibrant purple blooms spiked with showy orange-yellow stamens. The unique flowers emerge in dense racemes from April to June, providing a rich nectar source for pollinators like butterflies, bees, and wasps.

Native to the southern U.S. and thriving across USDA Zones 2-10, False Indigo excels in diverse environments—from moist woodlands to dry, gravelly soils. Its adaptability to full sun and partial shade, and tolerance for occasional flooding, make it an ideal choice for garden formations such as naturalized areas, erosion controls, and windbreaks. While it flourishes in a variety of settings, including pond edges and stream banks, its ability to self-seed and form thickets can lead to invasiveness outside its historical range.

Reaching heights of up to 12 feet and spreading even wider, this deer-resistant shrub features airy, pinnately compound leaves. Its ornamental pods mature between July and August, extending its visual appeal. Easy to care for with minimal maintenance, False Indigo is pruned in late winter to encourage a more structured form.

Celebrate this plant's subtle fragrance and ecological benefits by integrating it into your garden design—whether for its vibrant display, erosion control capacity, or its role as a crucial habitat for native pollinators.