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Indigo Bush
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Indigo Bush

Amorpha fructicosa

Honeybees forage on indigo bush for its rich nectar and nutritious pollen, supporting colony health and contributing to a specialized honey flow. Peak bloom aligns with late spring to early summer (May-July), providing a reliable resource during early season dearth. As a nitrogen-fixing shrub, it thrives in moist soils but can become invasive in some western regions, so verify local status before planting.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomMay–July
USDA zones4-9
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeCentral and eastern North America
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