Lespedeza frutescens, MD Ecotype
Shrubby Bushclover, MD Ecotype
A clump-forming legume; one of the prettiest native Lespedezas that we carry; the attractive foliage adds soft color to native meadows; the seeds provide food for wildlife.
General Product Information:
Item Number: LESFRU02
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows, Woodland Openings
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Characteristics: Erect-growing.
Habitat: Rocky woods, thickets, dry open woods.
Bloom Period: July to September
Flower Color: Violet-purple
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 3.3 Ft
Pollinator Value: Low
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: NI
Midwest: NI
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: NI
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: NI
Tolerances:
Seed Information:
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.5% and not more than 2.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine
