Amorpha californica
Description
Indigo Bush is a deciduous shrub to 8 feet. These bushes are native on the nursery property and their mature height here is 6 feet. This shrub in the pea family is native to central and southern California, where it prefers lightly filtered sun to nearly full shade. It commonly grows in the areas between Quercus agrifolia and Salix sp., sometimes mixed with Rhamnus californica or Toxicodendron diversilobum. In most of the state needs no water after established. This plant is the larval food plant for our California State butterfly, the California Dogface. This plant has small purple flowers on a 3" spike, is somewhat difficult in cultivation. Amorpha fruticosa is much easier in gardens, as it grows along streams and its range extends into Canada, eastern U.S. and Mexico where summer rain occurs. Foliage has a VERY interesting smell.
Characteristics
Amorpha californica Indigo Bush tolerates sand.
Amorpha californica Indigo Bush is great for a butterfly garden.
Amorpha californica Indigo Bush's foliage color is lt-green and type is deciduous.
Amorpha californica Indigo Bush's flower color is violet.
Ranges for Amorpha californica
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 6 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 2.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 2.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 66.00 to 125.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 120 | $ 9.99 |
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