Amorpha fruticosa Seeds (False Indigo)

False Indigo (Amorpha fruticosa), also known as Indigo Bush or Desert False Indigo, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It typically grows 6 to 10 feet tall with multiple stems, forming a dense and bushy habit. The plant features grayish-green, alternate, and pinnately compound leaves, which give it a delicate appearance. False Indigo produces beautiful spikes of purple, pea-like flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. It can thrive in a wide range of soils and is adaptable to various growing conditions. False Indigo is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9 and can be propagated through Amorpha fruticosa seeds.

Growing Amorpha fruticosa from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Semiarid, Mediterranean
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating False Indigo Flower Seeds

To germinate Amorpha fruticosa, scarify the seeds by rubbing them with sandpaper or soaking them in hot water overnight. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Provide bright indirect light and maintain a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C).

We source all of our Amorpha fruticosa seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh False Indigo seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing False Indigo seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Amorpha fruticosa seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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