Amorpha canescens

Leadplant

Source of food for wildlife and pollinators.

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Uplands & Meadows, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Characteristics:

  Multi-stemmed.

• Habitat:

  Sandy open woods, dry prairies.

• Bloom Period:

  June to July

• Flower Color:

  Purple

• Typical Height:

  3.9 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  20 in

• pH:

  5.5 – 8.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  NI

• Midwest

  NI

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  NI

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  NI

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Shade

• Drought:

  High

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  195,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.08 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine