{"title":"Shrub Amorpha","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eGenus: Amorpha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabaceae (Legume Family)\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e False Indigo, Desert False Indigo\u003cbr data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e North America, especially central and southern Canada and the United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eAmorpha\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genus of deciduous shrubs recognized for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"643\"\u003etall, bottlebrush-like spikes of deep purple to indigo flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e often accented with contrasting orange or yellow stamens. The genus name means “without form” in Greek, referring to the flowers' lack of a typical pea-like structure (they have only one petal, unlike the usual five in most legumes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eFoliage is \u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"916\"\u003efern-like and compound\u003c\/strong\u003e, and plants typically grow in an open, upright form. Many species, such as \u003cem data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eAmorpha fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e (False Indigo Bush), are fast-growing and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003enitrogen-fixing\u003c\/strong\u003e, improving soil fertility as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eAmorpha species prefer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003efull sun to light shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, though they are tolerant of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003epoor soils, drought, and even temporary flooding\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the species. Once established, they’re low-maintenance and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eideal for naturalized settings, rain gardens, or wildlife plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eHardiness varies by species, but several are suitable for Canadian gardens, especially in protected microclimates or naturalized zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eAmorpha canescens\u003c\/em\u003e (Leadplant) is native to prairie regions and is extremely \u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003edrought-tolerant and long-lived\u003c\/strong\u003e, with soft, silvery foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eThese shrubs are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eimportant for native bees and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing nectar and habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eThe genus has been used historically for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003enatural dyes and traditional medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e by Indigenous peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eTheir nitrogen-fixing ability makes them great \u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003ecompanion plants in ecological restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e or permaculture-inspired gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/amorpha.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}