Lespedeza Species, Shrub Bush Clover

Lespedezabicolor

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lespedeza (less-pe-DEEZ-a)
Species
bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
Synonym
Lespedeza bicolor var. japonica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Denver, Colorado

Eustis, Florida

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | December 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. Shrub lespedeza can be found in Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), ...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Shrub Bush Clover Lespedeza bicolor is naturalized in Texas and other States and is considered an invasive plant in Texas.

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | neutral

Beautiful rose-purple, pea-like flowers over dark green leaves. This bush clover is a loose, open, deciduous shrub or sub-shrub which typ...Read More

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