Dwarf leadplant
Amorpha nana
Dwarf leadplant is a native shrub that blooms spikes of honey-scented, purple flowers in June. A member of the Pea family, Dwarf Leadplant and can take nitrogen from the air and transform it into a nitrate fertilizer with the help of a symbiotic soil-dwelling microbe called Rhizobium. As a result, this beautiful, dryland shrub looks green and healthy even in the most impoverished soils. This shrub is perfect for the most challenging, full-sun spots in the garden.
Dwarf leadplant offers special value to native bees.
Dwarf leadplant offers special value to native bees.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height | 2-3 feet |
| Width | 2-3 feet |
| Flowering Season | June |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-6 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy, Gravelly |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | CO, IA, MN, ND, NM, OK, SD |
| Year Introduced | 2020 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | None required |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | None required |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |
