Amorpha canescens Lead plant (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Amorpha canescens
Lead plant
Deciduous shrub
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The Amorpha canescens plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Indiana to Minnesota and Manitoba, south to Kansas and New Mexico. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lead plant.

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Latin Name:  Amorpha canescens
Common Name:  Lead plant
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Dry sandy prairies, hills and woodland[43, 200].

Propagation Notes: Seed - presoakfor 12 hours in warm water and sow early spring in a greenhouse[78, 133]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 2 months at 20°c[133]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, June/July in a frame. High percentage[78]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current seasons growth, autumn, in a sheltered position outdoors. Takes 12 months[78]. Suckers in spring just before new growth begins[200]. Layering in spring .

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