Amorpha fruticosa - False Indigo Bush

This resilient shrub shows off its towers of dark purple flower with orange stamens in late spring and early summer. While it's in the same genus as the Lead Plant (Amorpha canescens), this plant grows much taller—up to 12 feet in the right conditions—and is more tolerant of wet soils/flooding, making it a great option for a rain garden. Forms dense thickets and attracts pollinators.

Contains very small amounts of indigo, hence the name 'False Indigo Bush'. 

Height: 4-12 ft.

Sun: Full sun to Part Shade

Water: Medium to wet

Bloom color: Purple and orange

Bloom time: April-July