Leadplant | |
Lead Plant | |
Prairie shoestring | |
Leadplant amorpha | |
Devil's shoestring |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Leaves: | Good fall color |
Flower Color: | Green Russet |
Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual Useful for timber production |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Si (Silicon) |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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