General Information
Lead Plant is a great native perennial shrub. This plant is native to a good portion of the central United States. The Lead Plant is great in meadows, prairie gardens or other naturalized areas. The foliage grows in fronds, similar to some types of fern plants. The small, narrow leaves are gray-green in color. The stems of this plant have a hairy appearance. Large, narrow clusters of flowers, up to 8 inches long, typically bloom early to mid summer. They are a nice bluish-purple in color. Very attractive to butterflies!
Additional Information
Amorpha canescens grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet, with a spread of 24 to 30 inches. It is recommended for USDA climate zones 2 to 8. Lead Plant tends to grow best in full sunlight. It does well with average to low amounts of moisture in well drained soils. Tends to have good success in difficult soil conditions. Not know to have any serious disease or insect issues.
Shipping Notes
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THESE US STATES AND TERRITORIES: Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands. Due to Department of Agriculture regulations, we cannot send plants to California. Our products will ship with USPS, FedEx or UPS. They should take 2 to 3 days to reach most areas that we ship to. All of our plants will be shipped out within 7 to 10 business days, with certain exceptions.
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We treat your plant
like it's ours
- Before your plant leaves our greenhouse, it’s wrapped and supported to handle the journey ahead. Pots are sealed to prevent spills, plants are gently netted and staked for stability, and boxes are packed with biodegradable peanuts to absorb movement along the way. Thoughtful packaging helps your plant arrive happy, healthy, and ready to grow.
When your plant
arrives
- Plants may show signs of stress after shipping, such as bent stems or drooping leaves. This is normal. Prompt unpacking, proper watering, and a short recovery period in the shade help plants rebound quickly. Avoid heavy pruning and give your plant time to adjust as it establishes in your landscape.
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