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Leadplant - (Amorpha canescens)
USD 6.99
Finding Nectar
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Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot πΏ Quick Facts: β’ Native Status: Native to North America β’ USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 β’ Height: 2-3 feet β’ Spread: 2-3 feet πΊ Bloom D
etails: β’ Season: Early to mid-summer (June-July) β’ Colors: Deep purple spikes with gold anthers β’ Flower Type: Dense, upright spikes β’ Bloom Length: 4-6 weeks βοΈ Growing Requirements: β’ Sun: Full sun β’ Water: Low, very drought tolerant β’ Soil: Well-draining, tolerates poor soils β’ Spacing: 24-30 inches apart π¦ Pollinator Benefits: β’ Native Bees: Excellent nectar source β’ Butterflies: Host plant for several species β’ Beneficial Insects: Attracts diverse pollinators β’ Birds: Seeds provide winter food π± Plant Care: β’ Spring: Cut back old growth β’ Summer: No deadheading needed β’ Fall: Leave seedheads for wildlife β’ Winter: Dies back, mulch crown π€ Companion Planting: β’ Perfect paired with: Little Bluestem Butterfly Weed Prairie Coneflower Black-Eyed Susan β¨ Unique Characteristics: β’ Deep tap root aids prairie restoration β’ Nitrogen-fixing capabilities β’ Silvery-gray foliage β’ Extremely drought tolerant β’ Native prairie plant π Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden. πΏ Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent choice for xeriscaping and prairie gardens.
