Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Introduced legume for erosion control; seeds are persistent in soils; not for use with native meadow species; native legumes are a better food source for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Naturalized

• Product Categories:

  Erosion Control & Revegetation, Herbaceous Flowering Species

• Characteristics:

  Multi-stemmed.

• Habitat:

  Fields, grassy roadsides.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  July to October

• Flower Color:

  White

• Typical Height:

  4.9 ft

• pH:

  4.5 – 6.5

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  UPL

• Midwest

  UPL

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  335,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine