Lespedeza thunbergii
bush clover
- Position: full sun
- Soil: light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: August to October
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This delightful sub-shrub produces masses of small pea-like, purple-pink flowers at the ends of arching branches in early autumn, providing excellent late colour. The deciduous blue-green foliage is very attractive too. - Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
- Eventual Height: 2m
- Eventual Spread: 3m