Amorpha Species, Smooth False Indigo

Amorphalaevigata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Amorpha (a-MOR-fa)
Species
laevigata (lee-vih-GAY-tuh)
Synonym
Amorpha laevigata var. typica
Sun Exposure
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Smooth False Indigo, Amorpha laevigata, is native to Texas and other States.

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