Amorpha fruticosa - 100-125 CM C3

Description
Warning! The species Amorpha fruticosa is classified as an invasive species in Switzerland and must not be traded, planted or otherwise propagated there. The Bastard indigo (Amorpha fruticosa) is a broad, loose shrub that produces blue-violet flowers arranged in clusters. These appear from June to early August. The Bastard indigo also bears pinnate, medium-green leaves. Its bark is dark grey. In a sunny position, it usually reaches a height of around 3 m and spreads to around 3 m. The Bastard indigo has no particular soil requirements.

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.