Historical Uses:

The Kiowa Nation was reported to use long stems as a foundation for bedding material. The Lakota Nation was reported to use the stems for arrows.

Notes:

A great early blooming shrub for wetter areas, A fruticosa is attractive to bees, butterflies, and flies. Reaching upwards of 8 feet tall, and retaining their leaves for most of the year it makes an excellent living fence as well.

• Listing ID: 1091
• Duration: Perennial
• Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 3-5
• Stratification: 10 days cold most stratification
• Bloom Time: April-May
• Family: Fabaceae (Bean)
• Sunlight Exposure: Partial shade to full sun
• Latin Name: Amorpha fruticosa
• Common Name: Indigo Bush, False Indigo Bush, False Indigo
• Eco-Region: 251, 255

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