Amorpha canescens

Common Name: Lead Plant

SKU: Lead Plant

Amorpha canescens

Common Name: Lead Plant

SKU: 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 textu ...

$7.00 Pint

176 in stock

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs
Soil Type
Dry, Medium, Medium Dry
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Period
Summer
Urban Environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils
Growth Form
Shrubby/Multi-stemmed/Low Branching
Growth Rate
Slow
Flower Color
Purple
Fall Color
Orange Yellow
Size
Max height4 Feet Max width4 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, Flat of 18 (pints)
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Nitrogen fixer, Pollinator hot spot