Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens
Landscape Focus
A small structural shrub used in dry prairies to provide fine texture, nitrogen fixation, and strong drought tolerance.
Plant Details
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Gravel
Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Height: 1' - 3'
Spacing: 18" - 24"
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: June, July
Root Type: Deep taproot
Benefits: Pollinators, Nitrogen Fixer, Deer Resistant
Plant Description
Lead Plant is a long-lived prairie shrub with silvery foliage and spikes of purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Its deep roots allow it to thrive in dry, sandy soils and withstand drought. Growth is slow but plants become extremely resilient over time. Avoid transplanting mature plants due to the deep root system.
Lead Plant
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