40 Seeds Leadplant Amorpha canescens Native Prairie Shrub Pollinator Friendly Drought Tolerant Perennial

Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) is a native North American prairie shrub prized for its silvery-gray foliage and spikes of small purple-blue flowers that bloom in early to mid summer. Its fine, hairy stems and delicate pinnate leaves give it a soft, feathery texture that stands out in wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

This versatile perennial works well as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, prairie restorations, and pollinator plantings. Its deep taproot helps it tolerate dry, sandy, and poor soils once established. The dense flower spikes attract bees and other beneficial insects, while the plant's compact, shrubby habit provides year-round structure in the landscape.
Species: Amorpha canescens
Type: Perennial shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy, 24-36 inches tall
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy, tolerates poor and rocky soils
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Scarify seed, cold stratify 30-60 days, surface sow and press into soil
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; deep taproot makes transplanting mature plants difficult