Lead Plant
CHARACTERISTICS
| Plant Height | 2-3 Ft |
|---|---|
| Seed Count | 250,000 Seeds per LB |
| Botanical Name | Amorpha canescens |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Environment | Full Sun |
| Preferred Sites | Upland/Grassland |
| Bloom Period | May-August |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Pollinator Value | Very Good |
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Description
Lead Plant
Lead Plant is a wildflower native to the central North America in grasslands and woodlands of the plains. This deep rooted legume is tolerant of many environmental factors such as grazing, fire and drought.
- Beautiful deep purple blooms from May to August
- Over-grazing on the palatable and nutritious leaves can lead to population reduction
- Fall seeding to allow for natural stratification or spring seeding with stratified seed
- Good ornamental plant with drought and shade tolerance
- Very deep rooted in lighter and well drained soils
- Commonly in rocky and sandy soils sometimes in dense colonies
- Deer resistant specie
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