Leadplant (Amorpha)
Amorpha canescens
SKU: HC019158
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Overview
• Amorpha canescens (Leadplant) is a small-growing native shrub that brings a welcome splash of color to the mid-summer garden
• It covers itself with hundreds of butterfly-attracting blue flowers held on upright flower spikes
• Deep, branching roots fix nitrogen and improve soil fertility while helping to control erosion
• It covers itself with hundreds of butterfly-attracting blue flowers held on upright flower spikes
• Deep, branching roots fix nitrogen and improve soil fertility while helping to control erosion
key features
Botanical Name
Amorpha canescens
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Soil Enhancing
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Waterwise, Average
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
24-30" wide
Bloom Time
Summer
SKU
HC019158