Leadplant

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Amorpha canescens

Leadplant

Forb

Bloom color

Native

Bloom Time

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Blooms in: June, July, August, September

Garden Locations

C1(5)C2(8)C3(14)C4(12)

Plant Details

Height: 2-3'
Width: 2-2.5'
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 9
Light: full sun
Soil Type: clay, loam, sand
Soil Moisture: dry to moist
Bloom Color: purple
Foliage Color: Gray Green
Fall Color: brown
Form: clumped, erect or upright

Ecological Value

bee, bird, butterfly, deer, erosion control, Mammal

Combines Well With

Butterfly Milkweed, Sideoats Grama, Indian Grass, Showy Goldenrod, New England Aster, Sweet Black-eyed Susan

drought tolerantmoderate tolerancesalt tolerant

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