Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) is a small-growing native shrub that brings a welcome splash of color to the mid-summer garden, covering itself with hundreds of butterfly-attracting blue flowers held on upright flower spikes.
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Leadplant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Amorpha canescens
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Blue
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
18-24" tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
24-30" wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Summer
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20", 20 to 30"
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Native
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall