Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Amorpha nana Nutt.
Dwarf false indigo, Fragrant indigo-bush, Fragrant false indigo, Dwarf wild indigo
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Fragrant indigo-bush is a low-growing
shrub, 1-3 ft. tall. Its finely textured, pinnately
compound foliage gives a cloud-like appearance. Dense, terminal racemes of purple, pea-like flowers with showy, orange anthers are showcased against the bright-green leaflets.
The
genus name, from the Greek amorphos (formless or deformed), alludes to the fact that the flower, with only a single
petal (the banner or standard), is unlike the typical pea flowers of the family.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CO , IA , KS , MN , NE , NM , ND , OK , SD
Canada: MB Native Distribution: S. Man. to IA, w. to Sask. & NM
Native Habitat: Dry prairies; rocky hillsides
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Dry
Soil Description: Rocky or sandy soils.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Last Update: 2009-02-19
