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Amorpha canescens

Family Leguminosae-Papilionoideae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Amorpha canescens (lead plant) bears showy and greyish fuchsia blossoms during mid-summer to early fall. This deciduous shrub has greyish green foliage.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Amorpha canescens (lead plant) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.