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Amorpha canescens:
Leadplant

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Leadplant
Leadplant is an attractive plant with dense lavender florets and silvery green leaves, from which it derives its name.

It is a superior, classy dry prairie plant that is a very strong survivor due to its deep, single or branching taproot.

Leadplant is one of the many prairie legumes.

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Leadplant with a single coneflower
Height: 18 - 36 in
Color: Lavender
Flowering Time: Jun - Aug
   

Companion Plants:
Butterfly Milkweed, Purple Prairie Clover, Side Oats Grama, Pasque Flower, Heartleaf Golden Alexander
 

Leadplant grows in dry to moist prairies and requires full sun

The Leadplant seed closely resembles alfalfa seed, but it is slightly smaller.  Leadplant sprouts can be grown in flats and eaten like alfalfa sprouts; however, alfalfa seed is considerably less expensive than Leadplant seed.
 

Leadplant Price List
16,000 seeds / ounce
Item # Amount Price  
AmoCanPkt Packet $2  
AmoCan.25O 1/4 oz $4  
AmoCan.5O 1/2 oz $7  
AmoCanOz Ounce $13.50  
AmoCanLb Pound $220  
To Order Leadplant, Call (515) 733-4634
Or Order by Mail: Order Form
 
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