False indigo bush

False indigo bush (Amorpha fruticosa) is a shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically yellow-green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has purple flowers which appear in early spring.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 15 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5-8.5, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It is moderately good at fixing nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. At least some parts of the plant are slightly toxic to either humans or animals. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Amorpha fruticosa profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Amorpha Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Toxic natives Category:Purple-flowered natives Category:Early Spring blooming natives Category:Natives with yellow-green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs