
Amorpha canescens (NGN)
Lead Plant
Shrub-like with gray-blue foliage and purple pea-like flowers. Can be found in fine dry prairie remanants. Attracts butterflies. Nitrogen-fixing legume. The common name refers to a once-held belief that the plant was an indicator of the presence of lead.
Height: 24-36 in
Width: 18-24 in
Soil Conditions: Dry
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Time: June,July
Hardiness Zone: 4 TO 9
Width: 18-24 in
Soil Conditions: Dry
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Time: June,July
Hardiness Zone: 4 TO 9

ITEM # | CROP IMAGE | SIZE | CURRENT AVAIL |
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22477.1G | #1 | 0 | |
22477.38 | 38 Flat | 63 |

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