Scientific Name
Lespedeza thunbergii
Common Name
Thunberg lespedeza

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Width: 3 to 6 feet
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Fountain-like mound of arching stems
Flower/Fruit: Rose-purple, pea-shaped flowers on 6" racemes in summer
Foliage: Alternate, trifoliate, bluish green leaves
Comments: Drought tolerant; prune in spring before new growth emerges
Cultivars: --
   


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