Native - American

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant

Plant Type: Native - American

Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) exhibits a unique display of both foliage and flowers. Spikes of iridescent purple flowers appear atop the delicate silver-gray foliage in the heat of mid-summer. Extremely long-lived, this is one of the few true shrubs of the prairie. Leadplant's deep taproot makes it extremely drought tolerant. Thrives in any well-drained soil.

Height

2-3'

Spread

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

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Leadplant Characteristics & Attributes

Soil Moisture Needs

Average

Moderate