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    • Photo of Lespedeza thunbergii by Grace Peterson

    Photo by Grace Peterson

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    Lespedeza thunbergii

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6"
    • W: 12"-4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Lespedeza thunbergii plant details

    Lespedeza thunbergii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lespedeza thunbergii

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall
    Uses: cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lespedeza thunbergii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?One of the best autumn-flowering shrubs? (Hillier); nice planted where its feathery-leaved, 4-6', arching stems can be enjoyed as they cascade down with the weight of their crimson-purple plumes in late summer. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Lespedeza thunbergii plant

    How to Grow Lespedeza thunbergii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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