dwarf false indigo
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A low-growing deciduous shrub with bright green, finely textured foliage. Leaves, 7.5cm (3 in) long, are made up of 6 to 15 pairs of oval leaflets. Produces spikes of honey-scented, purple flowers flecked with orange in early summer. Grows to approximately 60 x 60cm.
Scientific classification
- Species
- dwarf false indigo (Amorpha nana)
- Genus
- Amorpha
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dwarf false indigo
Distribution map
Central USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dwarf false indigo
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dwarf false indigo care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningShorten last year's flowering stems to one or two buds from the older woody framework. Remove thin, weak and dead shoots. Prune in early to mid-spring as growth resumes; avoid winter pruning that exposes new shoots to frost.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by pre-soaked seed in autumn or spring in containers in a cold frame
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sunny position in well drained loamy soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases and powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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