Amorpha canescens
Lead Plant
Family: Fabaceae Pea
| Type | Perennial, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 2A - 8B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Border, ground cover |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America, fragrant foliage |