Amorpha canescens
Leadplant Amorpha
Description
Amorpha canescens is a showy small native shrub with grayish white foliage and purple flower spikes making it desirable for use in wildflower beds and butterfly gardens.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.