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dwarf false indigo

Scientific Name: Amorpha nana

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: IA (fragrant false indigo)

       

Amorpha nana: Dwarf False Indigo

Amorpha nana, commonly known as Dwarf Indigo, Dwarf Indigobush, Dwarf False Indigo, Fragrant Indigo-bush, Fragrant False Indigo, or Dwarf Wild Indigo, is a deciduous shrub admired for its compact size and attractive blooms.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that parts of the Dwarf False Indigo plant are poisonous.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that parts of the Dwarf False Indigo plant are poisonous.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amorpha nana
  • Common Names: Dwarf Indigo, Dwarf Indigobush, Dwarf False Indigo, Fragrant Indigo-bush, Fragrant False Indigo, Dwarf Wild Indigo
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
  • Genus: Amorpha
  • Species: nana
  • Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names: The text also references Amorpha fruticosa, Amorpha herbacea, and mentions a potential classification of Baptisia australis var. minor as Dwarf False Indigo, indicating some taxonomic overlap or historical reclassification.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Amorpha nana is native to North America, specifically the mixed-grass and shortgrass regions of the Great Plains. It's also found in Minnesota's flora and has been photographed in southeastern areas with Tallgrass Prairie.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Amorpha nana is a low-growing, much-branched shrub, typically reaching 1 to 3 feet (30-90cm) in height, or up to 0.6 meters (2 feet).
  • It is a deciduous shrub growing at a medium rate.
  • Dwarf Wild Indigo is described as having deep blue flowers that bloom above the foliage on 3-foot stems, followed by attractive charcoal seedpods.

Additional Information

  • The plant flowers from July to August and is hardy to zone (UK) 4.
  • Dormant bare root plants are typically shipped during the optimal transplanting seasons of Spring (April-May) and Fall (October).

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
  • Plant Delights Nursery, Inc. is credited for a photo of Fragrant Dwarf False Indigo.
  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Amorpha nana.