Overview

Amorpha is a bushy shrubs in the genus Amorpha, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Amorpha grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden and prairie planting.

About

Amorpha is a genus of bushy, deciduous shrubs known for their pinnate foliage and clusters of small, single-petaled flowers that bloom in deep purple or blue during the summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various aspects and exposures, including south, west, east, and north-facing sites. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, Amorpha is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, and prairie plantings, with interest in both spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Amorpha is a genus of plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. All the species are native to North America, from southern Canada, most of the United States (US), and northern Mexico. They are commonly known as false indigo.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Amorpha

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Amorpha size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Prairie planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Amorpha

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to rust diseases and powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions