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Lead Plant

Amorpha canescens, Fabaceae

Zones
2–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lima BeanPhaseolus lunatus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
She-OakCasuarina equisetifolia
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
SilverberryElaeagnus commutata
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Japanese PlumPrunus salicina
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen Fixation

Common Questions

What zones does Lead Plant grow in?

Lead Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

Is Lead Plant a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Lead Plant is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Lead Plant?

Good companions for Lead Plant include Lima Bean, She-Oak, Silverberry, Japanese Plum.

Design guilds with Lead Plant and see companion relationships visually.

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