Amorpha canescens

Lead Plant

A small shrubby prairie plant with tight spikes of iridescent purple and orange flowers appear from May to August. Lead Plant is naturally found in dry to mesic prairies and in open, upland savannas through most of the tallgrass region. Silver-green foliage is quite handsome. Leadplant is in the legume family so it fixes nitrogen in the soil. Because of its long, stringy roots, it is sometimes called Prairie Shoestring.

Additional Information:

Height 12-36 Inches

Spread 12-36 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone 2-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grow in full sun.

Characteristics & Attributes