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(Amorpha herbacea)
Clusterspike False Indigo (Amorpha herbacea)
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Photo by: Scott Allen Davis | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Scott Allen Davis | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-05-27T19:16:27-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Amorpha herbacea, commonly known as Clusterspike False Indigo, is a deciduous shrub native to pine flatwoods, coastal plains, and sandy scrub habitats in the Southeastern USA, particularly thriving in Florida’s unique ecosystems. This shrub typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and spreads 2-5 feet (0.6-1.5 meters), with an open and somewhat irregular form. The plant is notable for its compound leaves and small, tubular, pink and purple flowers that are arranged in dense spike-like clusters, blooming in the summer. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, adding ecological value to the garden.
Clusterspike False Indigo is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. It is used in native plant gardens, as a border planting, or in naturalized areas where its drought tolerance and adaptability to poor soils are advantageous. For optimal growth, it should be planted in full sun and provided with medium amounts of water, in soils with medium drainage. While it is generally disease-resistant, it can occasionally suffer from root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Clusterspike False Indigo is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. It is used in native plant gardens, as a border planting, or in naturalized areas where its drought tolerance and adaptability to poor soils are advantageous. For optimal growth, it should be planted in full sun and provided with medium amounts of water, in soils with medium drainage. While it is generally disease-resistant, it can occasionally suffer from root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 2-5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Purple, White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to pine flatwoods, coastal plains, and sandy scrub habitats in the Southeastern USA
Other Names
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Scientific Names: , Amorpha herbacea, Amorpha herbacea var. floridana, Amorpha floridana, Amorpha cynostachya, Amorpha cyanostachya, Amorpha herbacea var. boyntonii, Amorpha herbacea var. typica,
GBIF Accepted Name: Amorpha herbacea Walter