Leadplant
Leadplant
Amorpha canescens
Type: Shrub
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Dry-Medium
Mature Size(ft): 2-3 x 2-2.5
Bloom Time: July-Sept
Flower Color: Purple
Growth Rate: Fast
Estimated size at delivery: 1-2
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Prairie restoration
• Erosion control
• Sunny dry areas
Ecological benefits:
• Host for butterfly larvae like Silver-spotted Skipper
• Nectar for specialist native bees
• Habitat for small mammals
Other info:
Small shrub with purple blooms. Nitrogen fixer. Attracts birds and butterflies and tolerates drought, erosion and dry soils. May spread by self-seeding.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder