Amorpha canescens
LEAD PLANT, LEADWORT
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Leaves: grey-green or silver-grey
 
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Amorpha canescens
LEAD PLANT, LEADWORT
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Leaves: grey-green or silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting






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