{"product_id":"false-indigo-fragrant","title":"False Indigo, Fragrant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003eFragrant False Indigo\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eAmorpha nana\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eFragrant False Indigo is a compact native shrub of the North American prairies, valued for its finely textured blue-green foliage, fragrant purple flower spikes, and exceptional adaptability to dry, sunny landscapes. Smaller and more refined than its larger relative, False Indigo Bush, this drought-tolerant shrub brings beauty, nitrogen-fixing ability, and outstanding pollinator value to native gardens, prairie plantings, and regenerative landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eA powerhouse for native pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eDense spikes of fragrant violet-purple flowers with brilliant golden-orange stamens bloom in early summer, attracting a remarkable diversity of native bees, including bumble bees and specialist solitary bees. Butterflies frequently visit the nectar-rich flowers, while the shrub's dense branching provides cover for beneficial insects throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eNitrogen-fixing shrub for regenerative plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eLike other members of the pea family, Fragrant False Indigo forms relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that enrich the surrounding soil. This natural fertility makes it an excellent companion in prairie restorations, food forest edges, silvopasture plantings, and diverse native hedgerows where long-term soil health is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eCompact native shrub with year-round interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eGrowing much smaller than False Indigo Bush, \u003cem data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eAmorpha nana\u003c\/em\u003e fits comfortably into residential landscapes and smaller pollinator gardens. The delicate foliage creates a soft texture through summer, while persistent seed pods and woody stems provide winter interest and habitat for overwintering insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eBuilt for dry prairies and challenging sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eIts deep root system allows Fragrant False Indigo to thrive in dry, well-drained soils once established. 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Avoid overly fertile soils, which can encourage excessive vegetative growth at the expense of flowering. Plant it among native grasses and prairie wildflowers where its compact form, nitrogen-fixing roots, and early summer blooms contribute beauty, biodiversity, and long-term resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"2.5\" pot","offer_id":49308951937283,"sku":"WNF-0133","price":5.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":49308951970051,"sku":"WNF-0134","price":10.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/FalseIndigo_Fragrant.png?v=1784722406","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/false-indigo-fragrant","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}