Leadplant

Leadplant  Amorpha canescens

Seedling -12-18″

Mature Height: 1-3 feet   Sun: Full but will tolerate partial shade  Soil: Dry and sandy

Great for erosion control because it has a deep, branching, woody root system. Flowers are dense on spikes and purple in color.  Blooms mid-summer for about 3 weeks.  It is a good food resource for pollinating insects, including solitary bees.  Deer, elk, and livestock will graze on it.  Frequently found in open areas and prairies.  Slow growing.