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Amorpha Species, Mountain False Indigo, Appalachian Indigo

Amorphaglabra

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Amorpha (a-MOR-fa)
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Species
glabra (GLAY-bruh)
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Synonym
Amorpha fruticosa var. glabra
Amorpha montana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is fire-retardant
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness

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Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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