Lespedeza stipulacea

Korean Lespedeza

Short-lived legume; introduced for erosion control and wildlife habitat; blooms 60 days after germination; seeds are persistent in soils; not for use with native meadow species; native legumes are a better food source for wildlife.
Species:
Korean Lespedeza
Species Type:
Naturalized
Characteristics:
Short-lived legume; introduced for erosion control and wildlife habitat; blooms 60 days after germination; seeds are persistent in soils; not for use with native meadow species; native legumes are a better food source for wildlife.
Habitat:
Fields, waste places, roadsides.
Life Cycle:
Annual
Bloom Period:
Summer/Fall
Typical Height:
2.00000
Minimum Root Depth:
8
pH:
5.50000
-
7.50000
Flower Color:
Purple, Blue
Northcentral & Northeast:
FACU
Midwest
FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
FACU
Northcentral & Northeast:
FACU
Approximate seeds per lb:
238100
Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
Up to 10 lb
Truax Seedbox:
Fine

$4.68 /lb