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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 prefered to scarification

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Amorpha canescens clean seedAmorpha canescens

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Lead Plant, Leadplant

In Stock: 0.531 lb (Total:0.541lb)

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

206,752

Quantity:

0.53 lb

Collected in:

Colorado

Crop year:

2004

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

14423

Characteristics

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 prefered to scarification

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.