Shrub Lespedeza, Shrubby Bushclover, Bicolor Lespedeza, Bush Clover Lespedeza bicolor

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Botanical Name:

Lespedeza bicolor

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Lespedeza

Species:

bicolor

Common Name:

Shrub Lespedeza, Shrubby Bushclover, Bicolor Lespedeza, Bush Clover

Seeds Per Pound:
64,300
Quantity:
15.57 lb
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
9 feet
Collection Locale:
China
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
In Stock: 15.57 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: mechanical scarification preferred, Soak in hot tap water or 8 to 15 min. acid treatment.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required, innoculant could be used.
In a Nutshell:
* Lespedeza bicolor is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common names shrubby bushclover, shrub lespedeza, and bicolor lespedeza. It is native to Asia and it is widely grown as an ornamental plant. In some regions, such as the southeastern United States, it grows in the wild as an introduced and invasive species. more...
* Because this species tolerates arid soils, it is grown as a windbreak, and for sand stabilization, and soil conservation. more...
Lespedeza bicolor is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common names shrubby bushclover , shrub lespedeza , and bicolor lespedeza . It is native to Asia [ 1 ] [ 2 ] and it is widely grown as an ornamental plant . In some regions, such as the southeastern United States, it grows in the wild as an introduced and invasive species . [ 3 ]
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Physical Characteristics  Lespedeza bicolor is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Aug to September, and the seeds ripen from Oct to November. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.It can fix Nitrogen. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov