Lead Plant (Amorpha canescens) is a legume found in prairies in the Midwest and Great Plains states. This July, I found them in Jefferson County, WI, with their flowers covered with bumblebees. I didn’t see many bumblebees at this time elsewhere; perhaps the Lead Plant was attracting them from far and wide. #leadplant #nativeplants #wisconsin

The lead plant is growing slowly. We have several started from seed. The book says the roots will reach down 15 feet (4.5 m). Thats good for water, air, and life. The tough roots were known as devils shoestrings. They will attract abundant pollinators and beneficial insects. #nativeplants, #minnesota, #leadplant, #pollinators.