Leadplants or Prairie Shoestrings and Bushclovers are semi-woody perennials to woody small shrubs with ornamental feathered leaves and axillary to terminal spikes of white, rose or purple flowers. Most Amorpha species are native of open grasslands, such as the tall-grass regions and prairies in North America. They prefer a very well drained, slightly sandy or rocky soil and are best planted in full sun. Lespedza species are winterhardy species from Asia and grow in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow flat in any well drained, preferably sandy soil. Keep pots in a sheltered spot outside during winter. Transplant young root stock after leaves have withered in late summer to early autumn. All are USDA Climate Zone 6. 20 seeds per package. |
Amorpha canescens (Leadplant)100 (150)cm, Leadplant or Prairie Shoestring is a small perennial woody shrub with feathered, densely pubescent (i.e. hairy), silvery green leaves. Forms terminal, compact spikes of numerous light purple flowers. Native of open, dry spots in prairie regions and woods in the US. For any rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in full sun. VI-VIII. |
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Amorpha fruticosa (Tall Leadplant)150 (300)cm, Tall Leadplant is a quite tall perennial, woody shrub with broadly feathered leaves. Makes long, terminal dense spikes of numerous orange-purple flowers. Native of open, dry spots in prairie regions in the US. For any rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in full sun. VI-VIII. |
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Amorpha nana (Fragrant False Indigo)30cm, Fragrant False Indigo is a compact erect shrub with a woody base and feathered leaves and terminal spikes with fragrant pink flowers. It is native of meadows and open spots in woods in central North America. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. V-VI. |
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seed package6632 | € 3,99* |
Lespedeza bicolor (Shrubby Bushclover)150 (300)cm, Shrubby Bushclover is a deciduous and winterhardy fast growing species from Asia. It makes long arching narrow woody stems with trifoliate leaves and axillary and terminal small clusters of pale rose flowers. A very adoptable and easily grown species for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot to partial shade. VI-VIII. |
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seed package9470 | € 2,99* |