Quick answer: Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) is native to 16 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Jul |
| Height | Up to 3 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Nectar for insects, browse and fruit for mammals/deer, special value to native bees |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Leadplant
Where is Leadplant native?
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) is native to 16 states across the Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Leadplant bloom?
Leadplant blooms Jun-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Leadplant need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Low water, Dry. Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils. Mature height: Up to 3 ft tall.
Is Leadplant good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Nectar for insects, browse and fruit for mammals/deer, special value to native bees.
Is Leadplant deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Leadplant is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Leadplant seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Look for the scientific name Amorpha canescens on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Leadplant.
- Narrow-leaf coneflower Echinacea angustifolia
- Prairie dropseed Sporobolus heterolepis
- Mexican hat Ratibida columnifera
- White wild indigo Baptisia alba
- Buffalograss Bouteloua dactyloides
- Prairie blazing star Liatris pycnostachya
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