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Amorpha canescens (Lead plant )
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Amorpha canescens
Other names
Lead plant , Leadwort, North American wild tea
Genus
Amorpha Amorpha
Species
A. canescens - A. canescens is a spreading, deciduous shrub with pale, hairy stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into numerous overlapping, ovate to elliptic, grey-green leaflets and, from late summer into autumn, racemes of pea-like, violet to deep purple flowers with conspicuous, orange anthers.
Amorpha canescens is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading
Toxicity
All parts are will cause discomfort if ingested. Highly toxic to livestock.
Flower
Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Rust Rust
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 6
Propagation
Pre-soak or scarify seed in autumn in a cold frame.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Amorpha canescens (Lead plant ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in sandy, light, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates very poor soil and extreme cold.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Amorpha canescens
Other names
Lead plant , Leadwort, North American wild tea
Genus
Amorpha Amorpha
Species
A. canescens - A. canescens is a spreading, deciduous shrub with pale, hairy stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into numerous overlapping, ovate to elliptic, grey-green leaflets and, from late summer into autumn, racemes of pea-like, violet to deep purple flowers with conspicuous, orange anthers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading
Toxicity
All parts are will cause discomfort if ingested. Highly toxic to livestock.
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 6
Propagation
Pre-soak or scarify seed in autumn in a cold frame.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Amorpha canescens (Lead plant ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in sandy, light, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates very poor soil and extreme cold.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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Amorpha canescens (Lead plant)
Amorpha canescens (Lead plant )
Amorpha canescens (Lead plant )
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