Indigo bush
Amorpha fruticosa, Fabaceae
Indigo bush is a hardy medium sized shrub with dark purple and orange flowers that bloom May - June. Indigo bush reaches 6 - 10 feet tall with a spread of 5-8 feet, a suitable size for both large and small yards making it a versatile landscape shrub.
It grows well in full sun to medium shade in medium to wet soi. It's sure to attract many pollinators including native bees and butterflies. Songbirds will use this shrub as a nesting site and it is the host plant for the silver spotted skipper.
Indigo bush is a lovely addition to rain gardens, pollinator gardens, and native landscapes!
Amorpha fruticosa, Fabaceae
Indigo bush is a hardy medium sized shrub with dark purple and orange flowers that bloom May - June. Indigo bush reaches 6 - 10 feet tall with a spread of 5-8 feet, a suitable size for both large and small yards making it a versatile landscape shrub.
It grows well in full sun to medium shade in medium to wet soi. It's sure to attract many pollinators including native bees and butterflies. Songbirds will use this shrub as a nesting site and it is the host plant for the silver spotted skipper.
Indigo bush is a lovely addition to rain gardens, pollinator gardens, and native landscapes!
Amorpha fruticosa, Fabaceae
Indigo bush is a hardy medium sized shrub with dark purple and orange flowers that bloom May - June. Indigo bush reaches 6 - 10 feet tall with a spread of 5-8 feet, a suitable size for both large and small yards making it a versatile landscape shrub.
It grows well in full sun to medium shade in medium to wet soi. It's sure to attract many pollinators including native bees and butterflies. Songbirds will use this shrub as a nesting site and it is the host plant for the silver spotted skipper.
Indigo bush is a lovely addition to rain gardens, pollinator gardens, and native landscapes!