Native Leadplant Seeds

Native Leadplant Seeds

Starter packet (~100 seeds)
$5.00
$5.00
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Native Leadplant Seeds
Native Leadplant Seeds

Native Leadplant Seeds

$5.00
$5.00

Leadplant is a true prairie classic, prized for its soft silvery foliage and spikes of rich purple flowers that bloom when many other native plants begin to fade. The nectar-rich blossoms attract an incredible diversity of butterflies, native bees, bumble bees, and other beneficial insects throughout the midsummer months.

Leadplant is remarkably drought tolerant and exceptionally long-lived, Leadplant thrives in sunny prairies, meadows, and pollinator gardens and requires very little maintenance for upkeep. Plant it once and enjoy decades of vibrant blooms, beautiful texture in the garden, and a landscape buzzing with native wildlife.

Some of the wildlife this native plant supports:

  • Native Butterflies
  • Native Bees
  • Bumble Bees
  • Native Pollinators
  • Moths
  • Beneficial Insects
Growing Information

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2–9
Sunlight:

  • Full Sun

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry
  • Medium-Dry

Soil Type:

  • Sand
  • Loam
  • Gravel
  • Rocky

Drought Tolerance: Excellent Drought Tolerance
Deer Resistance: Generally Deer Resistant
Plant Characteristics

Bloom Color:

  • Purple

Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches
Bloom Months:

  • June
  • July

Root Type: Taproot
Ecological Benefits

Ecological Benefits:

  • Caterpillar Host Plant
  • Butterfly Nectar Plant
  • Native Bee Forage
  • Bumble Bee Forage
  • Bird Food Source
  • Beneficial Insect Habitat
Planting From Seed

Best Sowing Time:

  • Spring After Seed Preparation

Seed Preparation: 30 Days Cold Stratification
Planting Depth: Plant 1/4" Deep
Expected First Bloom: Usually the Third Growing Season
Seed Details

Scientific Name: Amorpha canescens
Common Names:

  • Leadplant, Prairie Shoestring

Seeds per Starter Packet: 110
Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 7000

Starter Packets: Best for Smaller gardens and/or trying a new species.

Grow Packs: Best for medium sized home gardens.

Habitat Packs: Best for rewilding meadows, prairie restoration projects, and larger native garden plantings.

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