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dwarf false indigo

Amorpha nana

Drought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Amorpha
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A low-growing deciduous shrub with bright green, finely textured foliage. Leaves, 7.5cm (3 in) long, are made up of 6 to 15 pairs of oval leaflets. Produces spikes of honey-scented, purple flowers flecked with orange in early summer. Grows to approximately 60 x 60cm.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a sunny position in well drained loamy soil

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by pre-soaked seed in autumn or spring in containers in a cold frame

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust diseases and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years