Bush Clover, Thunberg Lespedeza, Thunberg Bush Clover
An unknown jewel for late summer, award-winning Lespedeza thunbergii (Bush Clover) is a medium-sized deciduous sub-shrub noted for its delicate foliage, brilliant blossoms and graceful fountain-like habit. It features long, arching branches, hanging to the ground, and clothed with trifoliate, blue-green leaves. They are laden with thousands of rosy-purple, pea-like flowers in late summer or early fall, and create a fountain of color when not much else is blooming. Forming a wonderful mound of cascading beauty, Bush Clover makes an excellent fall-blooming specimen for the sunny garden. This herbaceous subshrub dies back to the ground after hard frost. Prune it to the ground in late winter, then stand back: Bush Clover will grow up to 3-6 ft. tall and wide (90-180 cm) during the following growing season!
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 4' - 10' (120cm - 3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 4' - 10' (120cm - 3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Lespedeza thunbergii (Bush Clover) do I need for my garden?
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