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Posted 06/01/2023 in Shrub

Amorpha canescens

Blooming in mid-summer, Leadplant produces beautiful long spikes covered with purple flowers with gold-coloured stamens. It grows on a variety of soils but does particularly well on dry, sandy sites.

Post Details

Latin Name
Amorpha canescens
Common Name
Lead Plant
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
2-2.5 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Blooming in mid-summer, Leadplant produces beautiful long spikes covered with purple flowers with gold-coloured stamens. It grows on a variety of soils but does particularly well on dry, sandy sites.

Special Care Instructions

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