Amorpha canescans

Lead Plant (Amorpha canescens) is a hardy, long-lived perennial shrub native to prairies and open woodlands. It typically grows in a mounded form, reaching about 1 to 3 feet tall, and features silvery-gray foliage with spikes of purple flowers in early to mid-summer. Lead Plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, dry to medium soils, making it highly drought-tolerant once established. While it can tolerate some light shade, it will sprawl and flower less in those conditions. This plant is well-suited for rocky or sandy soils and requires minimal watering after its first year, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes.

Native range

North AmericaNative here

Bloom time

June – August

Garden location

West Deck Foundation Bed