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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaA blue heron wades along one of the shallow lakes of the Mississippi River corridor.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Leadplant
Leadplant
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens)

Description:This hardy plant is a classic of the dry prairie, and it is one of the few shrubby sorts of plants that grow on the prairie. It has attractive purple blossoms on dense florets, and its leaves are thick and silvery green. It grows to a height of between 1 and 3 feet. It has a very deep taproot which allows it to thrive in dry conditions.

Planting: Sow unstratified seed in the fall and stratified seed in the spring. One-year old, 6- to 8-inch transplants also work well.


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The mississippi river at night.  

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 50 cities rely on the Mississippi River for daily water supply.

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Last Updated: August 25, 2006 at 09:34 EST