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    • Photo of Lespedeza thunbergii 'Avalanche' by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Avalanche'

    Also Known As

    • Avalanche Miyagino-hagi
    • Avalanche Thunberg Bush Clover

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-8'
    • W: 5'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Avalanche' plant details

    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Avalanche' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lespedeza thunbergii 'Avalanche'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: spreading

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lespedeza thunbergii 'Avalanche'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A showpiece for the early autumn garden, this white form of Japanese Bush Clover provides fountains of white pea-like flowers on arching branches in Sept. Long lived and drought resistant. Prefers a sunny well drained soil, and is especially outrageous spilling over a retaining wall.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Lespedeza thunbergii 'Avalanche' plant

    How to Grow Lespedeza thunbergii 'Avalanche'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Spilt Milk'

    aka Lespedeza thunbergii 'Variegata', Variegated Bush Clover

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Lespedeza thunbergii 'Spilt Milk' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'

    aka Gibraltar Bush Clover, Pink Bush Clover

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 5'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar' flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Little Volcano'

    aka Lespedeza liukiuensis 'Little Volcano', Lespedeza thunbergii subsp. thunbergii 'Little Volcano', Little Volcano Bush Clover

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Lespedeza thunbergii 'Little Volcano' flower, foliage by Leonora (Ellie) Enking
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    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Spring Grove'

    aka Spring Grove Bush Clover

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Lespedeza thunbergii 'Spring Grove' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Lespedeza capitata

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Lespedeza capitata by Prairie Nursery
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