Dwarf False Indigo

Amorpha nana

a-MOR-fa NAN-uh
1 to 3 ft.
1 to 3 ft.

low

purple

May to July

1 to 3 ft.

1 to 3 ft.

Yes

Colorado and midwestern states

sun

USDA zones 4-8

hardy to 7,200 ft.

Dwarf leadplant is a small native shrub found in open short grass prairie.

It has dark green leaves and grows as a round, compact mound. In June, it develops small spikes of purple flowers. Although the flowers are not that showy, they attract large numbers of native bees.

It is closely related to leadplant, but has brighter green leaves and is much smaller. Dwarf leadplant is a good choice for a Colorado-friendly landscape where a small shrub is desired.

low

purple

May to July

1 to 3 ft.

1 to 3 ft.

Yes

Colorado and midwestern states

sun

USDA zones 4-8

hardy to 7,200 ft.

There are a few specimens of dwarf leadplant at the Xeriscape Garden. They have been moderately vigorous.

Dwarf leadplant is smaller in size, with greener leaves, and blooms earlier than it's larger cousin, leadplant. The flowers are not as showy.

Remove spent flower stalk.