Bush Clover. A woody-based perennial or subshrub with blue-green leaves and pea-like purple-pink flowers. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lespedeza thunbergii
A woody-based perennial or subshrub with blue-green leaves and pea-like purple-pink flowers.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Lespedeza  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | thunbergii  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bush Clover  | 
		
| Flower Colour | purple, pink  | 
		
| Soil | Light  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Herbaceous  | 
		
| Height | 2m  | 
		
| Family | Leguminosae  | 
		
| Spread | 3m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | blue, green  | 
		
| Flowers From | September, October  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | Protect with a winter mulch  | 
		
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | |
| Toxicity | |
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