Amorpha canescens
Leadplant
Family:
Pea (Leguminosae)
Lifespan:
Perennial
Height:
1-3' (0.3-1 m)
Flower Color:
Purple
Flower Size:
N/A
Bloom Season:
N/A
Fruit:
N/A
Conditions:
Dry plains, hillsides, prairies, open woodlands, shaded ravines, and roadsides
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Moisture:
Drought tolerant, but is most productive in areas with 18 to over 20 inches (46-51 mm) MAP (Mean Annual Precipitation).
Low-growing; Nutrient-poor soil restricts legginess. The deep, branched, woody root system extends to a depth of 6.5 to 16.5 feet (2.1-5.3 m), with few laterals in the upper 2 to 3 feet (0.6-0.9 m) of soil. This greatly minimizes competition with grasses for water and nutrients.
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