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Amorpha canescens

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The tiny bluish-purple flower spikes are very attractive to bees. A woodland native with compound gray-green leaves.

  • »  Woody perennial
  • »  Tiny bluish-purple flower spikes with gold anthers
  • »  Pinnately compound grayish-green leaflets
  • »  Densely hairy stems
  • »  Bloom Time: May-June

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:60-80 cm
  • Spread:60-80 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Foliage Color
• Gray
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Naturalizing
Additional Information about Amorpha canescens

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Amorpha canescens

Grows best in average to dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Adaptable to most soil conditions and drought resistant. An attractive plant for bees.