Lespedeza bicolor 'Yakushima'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Lespedeza bicolor 'Yakushima' plant details

Lespedeza bicolor 'Yakushima' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lespedeza bicolor 'Yakushima'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lespedeza bicolor 'Yakushima'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This outstanding newcomer is perfect as border edger or rock garden gem forming a low (12-18") mound of feathery foliage covered, in late ]summer, by violet-pink flowers; cut-back in early spring S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A cute dwarf mounding Bush Clover with delicate violet-purple blooms in late summer. The fine textured, feathery mound is attractive even when not in bloom and is great for the front of the border or mixed in the Perennial bed. This little guy is 'creating a riot' in horticultural circles. In late summer, foliage mound bursts forth in an eruption of blossoms. Finding shrubs in this height range is extremely tough but this one quite possibly, tops the list. Drought tolerant when established. Cut back hard in late winter