Amorpha fruticosa - 60-80 CM C2

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.