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Leadplant
Amorpha canescens
A hardy prairie shrub with silvery foliage and vibrant purple spikes.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 3 Ft.
- Height
- 2 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
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Amorpha canescens, commonly known as leadplant, is a deciduous subshrub native to the North American prairies. It features a deep taproot system, making it exceptionally drought-tolerant and ideal for xeriscaping. The plant is distinguished by its elegant, silvery-gray pinnate foliage and striking spikes of tiny purple flowers accented by bright orange anthers. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it improves soil quality while providing a vital nectar source for bees and butterflies in sunny, well-drained sites.