Amorpha canescens #3
Amorpha canescens #3
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Showy blooms
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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-
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
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