Amorpha canescens
Common name: Lead Plant
Native plant
This is a slow-growing prairie shrub that thrives in drier conditions. It has showy clusters of purple flowers with orange-red stamens that make it truly a unique show when in bloom. As part of the pea family, it has compound leaves that offer great texture to the landscape. Its nitrogen-fixing ability aids in overall soil health.
Also available in quarts.
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Pricing
| Pricing information for | |
| Per unit for pint growing method | $5.50 |
| Flats | $63 |
Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom period
Summer
General information
- Mature height
- 1 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 4 Feet
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Flower color
- Purple
- Fall color
- Orange Yellow
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot Nitrogen fixer
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