Dwarf Wild Indigo

Amorpha nana, Fabaceae

Zones

2–6

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Trailing Indigo BushDalea greggii

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Inland Prairie CloverDalea obovata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Rocky Mountain GoldenrodSolidago multiradiata

Nitrogen Fixation

Green-eyed ConeflowerRatibida tagetes

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Silky Prairie CloverDalea villosa

Both are legumes that may compete for rhizobial associations and similar root zone nutrients

Uses

Functions

Fixes Nitrogen In Poor SoilsAttracts Leaf-Cutter BeesSupports Native Bee SpecialistsEarly Summer Bloom For PollinatorsHabitat For Predatory Spiders

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Respiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Dwarf Wild Indigo grow in?

Dwarf Wild Indigo grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

Is Dwarf Wild Indigo a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Dwarf Wild Indigo is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Dwarf Wild Indigo?

Good companions for Dwarf Wild Indigo include Trailing Indigo Bush, Inland Prairie Clover, Rocky Mountain Goldenrod, Green-eyed Coneflower.

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