Leadplant
Amorpha canescens
Native legume with purple flowers
About Leadplant
Leadplant is a shrubby legume that is named for the color of its leaves. It has small purple flowers clustered together in four to six inch spikes atop the robust two to three foot stems. Adapted to a wide area of the central U.S., this slow growing plant has an extensive root system. This perennial flower blooms June through August. One packet contains 6 grams.
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Product Details
| Height Range: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | 4 oz. / 1,000 sq ft |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 123,000 |
| Growing Season: | Warm Season |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring Winter/Dormant |
| Target Solution: |
Drought Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant Full Sun Erosion Control High Elevation Quick Establishment Low Maintenance Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Bees All Purpose Solution |
| Use: |
Conservation Ground Cover & Erosion Control Landscape & Ornamental Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food Multi-Purpose Use |
| Blooming Season: | April - June |
| Color: | Purple |