Amorpha fruticosa - 100-125 CM C3

Description
Attention! The species Amorpha fruticosa is categorised as an invasive species in Switzerland and may not be traded, planted or otherwise spread there. The Bastard indigo (Amorpha fruticosa) is a broad, loose shrub that produces blue-violet flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from June to the beginning of August. The Bastard indigo also has pinnate, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark grey. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 m and is approx. 3 m wide. The Bastard indigo makes no particular demands on the soil.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bastard indigo are medium green, pinnate. Bastard indigo turns bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Bastard indigo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bastard indigo is a broad and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Flower
The blue-violet flowers of Bastard indigo appear in clusters from June to early August.