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    Lespedeza bicolor

    Also Known As

    • Shrub Bush Clover

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

    Lespedeza bicolor plant details

    Lespedeza bicolor is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall magenta and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lespedeza bicolor

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall
    Uses: cutting garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lespedeza bicolor

    USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of few late summer bloomers, this med.-sized shrub has bright rose-pink flowers. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Lespedeza bicolor plant

    How to Grow Lespedeza bicolor

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Lespedeza thunbergii 'Variegata', Variegated Bush Clover

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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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
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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
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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 thunbergii 'Avalanche'

    aka Avalanche Miyagino-hagi, Avalanche Thunberg Bush Clover

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 5'-10'

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