Lead plant

Lead Plant is a wildflower native to the central North America in grasslands and woodlands of the plains. This deep rooted legume is tolerant of many environmental factors such as grazing, fire and drought.

Beautiful deep purple blooms from May to August
Over-grazing on the palatable and nutritious leaves can lead to population reduction
Fall seeding to allow for natural stratification or spring seeding with stratified seed
Good ornamental plant with drought and shade tolerance
Very deep rooted in lighter and well drained soils
Commonly in rocky and sandy soils sometimes in dense colonies
Deer resistant specie