Amorpha — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Amorpha recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Amorpha canescens
Amorpha canescens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Amorpha canescens is a very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c but it frequently dies down to ground level in the winter, resprouting from the base in the following spring. It grows in areas where the mean annual precipitation is in the range 380 - 1,140mm. Prefers a light well-drained sandy soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Amorpha fruticosa
Amorpha fruticosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Amorpha fruticosa is a very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c when fully dormant. It is also very adaptable, being found from the cold continental climate of northern USA to the semi-arid subtropics of northern Mexico. Prefers a light well-drained sandy soil in sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Amorpha nana
Amorpha nana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25c. Prefers a light well-drained sandy soil in sun or light shade. Fairly wind-resistant.
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