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Fabaceae
Amorpha Species, Smooth Indigo Bush, Shining Indigo Bush, Smooth False Indigo
Amorphanitens
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Family
Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Amorpha
(a-MOR-fa)
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Species
nitens
(NI-tens)
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Synonym
Amorpha nitens var. leucodermis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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