Dwarf Indigobush, Dwarf false indigo, Dwarf Indigo

Amorpha nana

Physical Characteristics

Amorpha nana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Western N. America - Minnesota to the Rocky Mountains.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Expectorant The plant has been used as a snuff in the treatment of catarrh[257].

Known Hazards

None known