A small shrub with an attractive purple-blue blooms on upright spikes. Good plant for naturalizing in a wildflower garden, prairie or meadow. Blooms June-July.Attracts butterflies and bees. Botanical Name- Amorpha canescens Pronunciation- uh-MOR-fuh kah-NES-enz Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 2.5 ft Mature Height- 3 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, dry-medium moist, well drained soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Purple Bloom Time- Early Summer Companion Plants- Orangeade Cinquefoil – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, sweat, honey), butterflies, beneficial wasps Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C9 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly to maintain shape in early spring; water occasionally and fertilize if needed. Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to shape and encourage vigorous growth. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in mid-spring; low feeding need. In heavier clay, ensure soil drainage and avoid over-fertilizing. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Leafhoppers, powdery mildew
