Amorpha canescens
Common name: Lead 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.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
Purple
Fall color
Orange Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 1 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 4 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot Nitrogen fixer