Amorpha fruticosa (False Indigo Bush)
$ 19.00
Also known as Indigo Bush, Desert False Indigo.
False Indigo Bush is a large, fast-growing, deciduous native shrub with an open, arching form. In late spring it produces dense clusters of small purple flowers that attract native bees in large numbers. After bloom the inflated seedpods are ornamental. Adaptable to many soil types including clay, sand, and gravel. Fixes nitrogen. Excellent screening plant, erosion control, or naturalizing in a large space.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low, medium |
| Sun exposure | Full sun to part sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Mature height | 6-15 ft |
| Mature spread | 6-15 ft |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies, birds |
| Host plant | Silver-spotted Skipper, Hoary Edge, Wild Indigo Duskywing butterflies. |
| Notes | Native bee and bumble bee friendly. Nitrogen fixer. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
