Melinda Myers

Lead Plant

Botanical Name

Amorpha canescens

Min Zone

2

Max Zone

9

Height

1 to 3 feet

Width

24 to 30 inches

Flowers

Summer: lavender-blue with yellow anthers, blooming along terminal spikes

Light

Full sun

Soil

Dry to medium, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Though lead plant developes woody stems, it may die back to the ground in harsh winters
• Deep taproot makes lead plant very drought tolerant
• Takes a few years to established and should not be cut back during this time
• Nectar source for bees and butterflies
• Several bird species forage on the seeds