Amorpha Species, Mountain False Indigo, Appalachian Indigo
Amorphaglabra

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Amorpha (a-MOR-fa)
Species: glabra (GLAY-bruh)

Synonym:Amorpha fruticosa var. glabra

Synonym:Amorpha montana

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is fire-retardant

Foliage Color

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

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Dark Purple/Black

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting