Amorpha canescens | Lead Plant | Prairie Shoestring
Amorpha Lead Plant prefers to grow in full sun and with soil that is primarily dry. Leadplant is not particular about soil type and will flourish in loamy, sandy, gravelly, or clay soil. Leadplant Amorpha Canescens is one of the few flowers that will actually add nitrogen to the soil.
It is also high in protein and eaten by livestock, rabbits, and deer. Leadplant has very deep roots and is appropriate for xeriscaping. It is easy to grow from flower seeds, but it is slow to develop and may take a couple of years to flower if grown from seeds.
It is recommended to stratify Leadplant seeds before sowing. Pour hot water, 180F, over the flower seed and soak the seed overnight before sowing. Directly sow Lead Plant seeds outdoors in prepared soil. Keep the flower seed moist until germination.
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2 - 9
Height: 24 - 40 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Purple
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Dry, sandy, gravelly, clay, pH 6.6 - 8.5
Planting Directions
Temperature: 70F
Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/8 inch
Sowing Rate: 5,000 seeds per 100 square feet
Moisture: Pour 180F water over seeds, and let soak overnight. Keep seed moist until germination occurs
Plant Spacing: 18 - 30 inches
