Amorpha canescens Seeds (Leadplant)

Leadplant (Amorpha canescens), also known as Leadplant Indigo, is a native perennial plant species commonly found in North America. It features delicate, silver-gray foliage and clusters of small, bluish-purple flowers that bloom in early summer. Leadplant typically reaches a mature height of 2 to 3 feet and a spread of 1 to 3 feet. It is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in harsh environments, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and native gardens. Amorpha canescens seeds can be planted in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9.

Growing Amorpha canescens from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Leadplant Flower Seeds

To germinate Amorpha canescens, plant the seeds in well-draining soil, ensure they receive full sun and moisture, scarify the seeds by nicking the hard coat, and soak them in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

We source all of our Amorpha canescens seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Leadplant seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Leadplant seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Amorpha canescens seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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