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Fragrant False Indigo

Compact Aromatic Nitrogen Fixing Shrub!

Fragrant False Indigo’s purple blooms attract bees and butterflies while enriching soil with nitrogen. Ideal for sunny, well-drained gardens, it blooms from May to June. Great for wildlife habitats.


$395
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Fragrant False Indigo (Amorpha nana)

Fragrant False Indigo is a compact, native shrub known for its fragrant, purple flower spikes that bloom in late spring. This hardy plant thrives in sunny, well-drained areas and is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, prairies, or naturalized landscapes. In addition to its beauty, Fragrant False Indigo supports pollinators and beneficial wildlife while improving soil health through nitrogen fixation. Historically, Native American tribes used parts of this plant in traditional medicine.

Key Characteristics

  • Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects: The fragrant purple blooms of Fragrant False Indigo are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its nectar supports species such as native bumblebees (Bombus spp.) and Swallowtail butterflies (Papilionidae family).

  • Nitrogen-fixing for soil improvement: As a legume, Fragrant False Indigo enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen, making it an excellent choice for improving soil fertility in prairies, meadows, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

  • Wildlife benefits: This plant provides cover and food for wildlife, including birds and small mammals. Birds often seek out its seeds, while the dense foliage offers habitat for beneficial insects.

  • Traditional medicinal uses: Native American tribes used parts of Fragrant False Indigo for medicinal purposes. The roots and stems were brewed into teas for digestive and respiratory ailments, while the fragrant leaves were often used in healing poultices.

Product Details

  • Native range: Central and Eastern United States
  • Plant life cycle: Perennial shrub
  • Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil requirements: Dry to medium, well-drained soils
  • Mature height: 1 to 3 feet
  • Bloom time: May to June
  • Bloom color: Purple
  • USDA Hardiness zones: 3-9

Fragrant False Indigo is an excellent addition to gardens focused on supporting pollinators, improving soil health, and adding fragrant beauty to sunny areas. Its nitrogen-fixing properties and historical uses make it a versatile and valuable plant for any landscape.

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Fragrant False Indigo

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Fragrant False Indigo (Amorpha nana)

Fragrant False Indigo is a compact, native shrub known for its fragrant, purple flower spikes that bloom in late spring. This hardy plant thrives in sunny, well-drained areas and is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, prairies, or naturalized landscapes. In addition to its beauty, Fragrant False Indigo supports pollinators and beneficial wildlife while improving soil health through nitrogen fixation. Historically, Native American tribes used parts of this plant in traditional medicine.

Key Characteristics

Product Details

Fragrant False Indigo is an excellent addition to gardens focused on supporting pollinators, improving soil health, and adding fragrant beauty to sunny areas. Its nitrogen-fixing properties and historical uses make it a versatile and valuable plant for any landscape.

Pot size

  • 2.5" pot
  • Quart
  • 1 Gallon
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