Dwarf leadplant

Amorpha nana

Dwarf lead plant | Plant Select | 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.
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
Year Introduced 2020
Annual Commercial Maintenance None required
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance None required
Elevation Guide Up to 8150 ft
Native States CO, IA, MN, ND, NM, OK, SD

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