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.
Additional information
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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