Amorpha canescens clean seed

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: cold stratify for 14 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to scarification

Native to: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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Lead Plant, Leadplant

Amorpha canescens clean seed

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: cold stratify for 14 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to scarification

Native

Introduced

Amorpha canescens, also known as Lead Plant or Leadplant Amorpha, is a versatile and resilient shrub native to North America. It has very small purple flowers grouped in racemes and compound leaves with a leaden appearance due to their dense hairiness. This plant can grow up to 4 feet tall and has an extensive root system that can extend over 15 feet deep. It is adaptable to well-drained soils of prairies, bluffs, and open woodlands and is wind resistant, making it an excellent choice for windbreaks and soil erosion prevention. Additionally, it contains 'amorpha', a contact and stomachic insecticide and repellent. Its blooming period occurs from early to mid-summer and lasts for about 3 weeks, making it an attractive addition to any garden or landscape. Overall, Amorpha canescens is a low maintenance and hardy plant that is well suited for a variety of environments and purposes.