Amorpha canescens
Leadplant
Showy flowers make this an ideal ornamental species.
General Product Information:
Item Number: AMOCAN01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: A multi-stemmed legume with a deep branching woody root system.
Habitat: Prairies, bluffs, open woodlands.
Bloom Period: Early spring
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 20 in
pH: 5.5 – 8.0
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: NI
Midwest: NI
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: NI
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: NI
Tolerances:
Shade: Shade
Drought: High
Salt: Low
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 195,000
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
Truax Seedbox: Fine
