False Indigo Bush Seeds for Planting (100 Seeds) - Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo has small, uniform leaves that meaure out from the stem, airily filling out the top third of the plant. In summer, tiny aubergine-colored flowers open from tall spires, sending bright yellow and orange stamens from individual blossoms and dusting the spikes with golden pollen. This thicket-forming shrub is similar in appearance to Lead Plant, but is much taller and prefers to keep its roots moist. Despite the close resemblance and family ties, False Indigo gets its common name because it produces indigo pigment - but not in large enough quantities for commercial use. An adaptable plant, Amorpha fruticosa is often found at the water's edge and tolerates dry spells as well as occasional flooding. It prefers sunny locations, but appreciates partial shade, particularly if the soil is on the dry side. Depending on the site, plants can grow up to 12 feet tall and will often spread by self seeding and suckers. A vigorous plant throughout its range, this species can be invasive when planted outside of its historic regions. We are waiting for an updated BONAP map for this species. It is not native in Washington and much of the Pacific Northwest, Michigan, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. It is a prohibited species in Maine and Connecticut and is considered an invasive species in Connecticut and Washington.