Amorpha fruticosa - 60-80 CM C2

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.