Lead plant's silvery-gray foliage and deep purple flower spikes add a striking contrast in prairie plantings and landscaped beds. It is a nutritious, palatable plant for livestock and wildlife, and young plants may need protection from deer and rabbits if they're abundant. In the wild, lead plant is found on glades, prairies, and rocky open woods.

Bees, butterflies, beetles and other insects visit lead plant--it is definitely a pollinator favorite.

Bloom time: June
Uses: Ornamental, shrub, bees, butterflies, nitrogen fixer, medicinal

Height: 3 to 4 feet
Space: 2 to 3 feet

Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Dry to average