Dwarf wild indigo
Amorpha nana
Dwarf wild indigo (Amorpha nana) is a Colorado-native shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 1–2 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Compact dwarf form for tough sites; purple flower spikes; rare in trade — worth seeking out.
Colorado nativelow water1–2 ft tall and 2–3 ft wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Amorpha nana
- Variety / cultivar
- (species)
- Type
- Shrub
- Mature size
- 1–2 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Very drought tolerant once established (one season); leguminous nitrogen-fixer.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dwarf wild indigo good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Dwarf wild indigo is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a shrub suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Dwarf wild indigo get?
- It matures to about 1–2 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide.
- How much water does Dwarf wild indigo need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Dwarf wild indigo native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
