Leadplant - (Amorpha canescens)
Regular price $6.99 Save $-6.99Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot
šæ Quick Facts: ⢠Native Status: Native to North America ⢠USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 ⢠Height: 2-3 feet ⢠Spread: 2-3 feet
šŗ Bloom Details: ⢠Season: Early to mid-summer (June-July) ⢠Colors: Deep purple spikes with gold anthers ⢠Flower Type: Dense, upright spikes ⢠Bloom Length: 4-6 weeks
āļø Growing Requirements: ⢠Sun: Full sun ⢠Water: Low, very drought tolerant ⢠Soil: Well-draining, tolerates poor soils ⢠Spacing: 24-30 inches apart
š¦ Pollinator Benefits: ⢠Native Bees: Excellent nectar source ⢠Butterflies: Host plant for several species ⢠Beneficial Insects: Attracts diverse pollinators ⢠Birds: Seeds provide winter food
š± Plant Care: ⢠Spring: Cut back old growth ⢠Summer: No deadheading needed ⢠Fall: Leave seedheads for wildlife ⢠Winter: Dies back, mulch crown
š¤ Companion Planting: ⢠Perfect paired with:
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Little Bluestem
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Butterfly Weed
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Prairie Coneflower
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Black-Eyed Susan
⨠Unique Characteristics: ⢠Deep tap root aids prairie restoration ⢠Nitrogen-fixing capabilities ⢠Silvery-gray foliage ⢠Extremely drought tolerant ⢠Native prairie plant
š 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.
šæ Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent choice for xeriscaping and prairie gardens.
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