Once the lespedeza is established, weeds are seldom a problem. Latesummer flowers from a shrub are rarebut this one fills the void. Lespedeza thunbergii white fountain bush clover from. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Its foliage is a slightly dusty deep green blue and the small leaves grow in profusion on long arching stems. Hardiness zone 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b.
The two species of annual lespedeza grown in missouri are kummerowia striata common and kummerowia stipulacea korean. Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today. Alba and a few other cultivars, like spilt milk variegated leaves. Check plants lists for items we are growing this year. Striate lespedeza differs in appear ance from the other annual species, korean lespedeza. Lespedeza thunbergii lespedeza thunbergii le jardin du pic vert. Sep 27, 2014 however, lespedeza can cause headscratching, because there are about 50 species and they include perennial plants, annuals and shrubs. Lespedeza thunbergii thunbergs lespedeza lespedeza tomentosa. It forms a spreading, fountainshaped mass 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide, with arching branches clothed. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Since not all plants are available at the nursery at any given time, please contact us for current availability before coming to the nursery.
Lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk lespedeza thunbergii. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Please consider signing up for our newsletter to remain abreast of current information. Butterfly attracting plants, deer resistant plants, drought tolerant plants, giant plants, pollinator plants, plants from japan, woody perennials, cottage garden plants.
This japanese selection enjoys rich soil in sun to part shade with average summer water. The gardening channel with james prigioni 1,934,798 views. Lespedeza thunbergii, a legume or pea relative as the shape of its flowers and foliage quickly gives away, is hardy in zones 49. It branches frequently into multiple major stems at the base, which divide into much smaller side stems. Plants profile for lespedeza thunbergii thunbergs lespedeza. Upright japanese bush clover white flowers by the countless thousands. Location map for lespedeza thunbergii avalanche miyaginohagi. Lespedeza is often used for hay and forage and soil improvements.
Lespedeza is a genus of some 40 species including nothospecies of flowering plants in the pea family fabaceae, commonly known as bush clovers or particularly east asian species japanese clovers hagi. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about pink bush clover lespedeza thunbergii gibraltar supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dave s garden. Gibraltar bush clover, lespedeza thunbergii gibraltar, is a deciduous shrub with enchanting pink blossoms. Its foliage is a slightly dusty deep green blue and the small leaves grow in. Lespedeza thunbergii little volcano scientific name. However, lespedeza can cause headscratching, because there are about 50 species and they include perennial plants, annuals and shrubs. A high glamour, strong growing selection of japanese bush clover that we find exceptional for its sparkling trifoliate leaves that combine a background of deep.
May 31, 2012 how to build a hinged hoophouse for a raised bed garden duration. Lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk spilt milk bush clover broken. Lespedeza thunbergii lespedeza shrubs plants peter. Lespedeza provides food and shelter for wildlife ranging from deer to quail. Plant database entry for bush clover lespedeza thunbergii alba with 2 images and 21 data details.
Lespedeza thunbergii little volcano plant information. Learn about lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk spilt milk. The plants database includes the following 36 species of lespedeza. It is native to china and japan this species produces annual stems up to 2 m 7 ft tall and 0.
Unlike lespedeza thunbergii, a close cousin, little volcano bush clover produces no seed and so has little chance of becoming a pest in the garden or in the wild. Rosepurple pealike flowers explode in august and september. Due to covid19, we are open for preorders and curbside pickup only. Bicolor lespedeza stands should remain relatively open at ground level planting bicolor shrub type lespedeza. Lespedeza thunbergii, the bush clover, a giant of a. The 3 foot high, 6 ft cascading spread in a raised bed in my front yard is a site to behold. Lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk aka spilt milk variegated bush clover.
Lespedeza thunbergii gibraltar was found by the great plantsman and artist. Lespedeza thunbergii georgia invasive species task force. Lespedeza thunbergii gibraltar plant delights nursery. My fantastic staff and i will be propagating at full throttle this season in attempt to stay ahead of demand. It looked like spilt milk board book 9780694004911. Striate lespedeza kummerowia striata is an annual species and is sometimes called common lespedeza or wild jap clover. Lespedeza thunbergii is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common names thunbergs bushclover, thunbergs lespedeza, and.
Silky bush clover lespedeza cuneata bean family fabaceae description. Lespedeza species, pink bush clover lespedeza thunbergii. To display an individual plant location map and plant details, click the number in the table. Dont worry about compost or any other form of feeding. September 2011, i was gifted a lespedeza as small plant 18 high by a fellow master gardener near columbia, south carolina, hardiness zone 8. It is best to plant 18 to 14 acre plots with 300 feet in between. Heres what to plant so you can have them in october. Gardeners should plant lespedeza if they can find it. Lespedeza thunbergii little volcano plant citations. The genus is native to warm temperate to subtropical regions of eastern north america, eastern and southern asia and australasia. Thunberg lespedeza, thunberg bush clover, desmodium penduliflorum.
Lespedeza violacea violet lespedeza lespedeza virgata wand lespedeza lespedeza virginica. Sep 06, 2009 lespedeza thunbergii, a legume or pea relative as the shape of its flowers and foliage quickly gives away, is hardy in zones 49. Spring planting is advised in the northern part of its range. Lespedeza thunbergii gibraltar aka gibraltar pink bush clover.
When cut to the ground in late winter to early spring, it responds by producing rapid annual growth to 3 6 tall and as wide during the following growing season. These will be noted at the beginning of the plant description narrative. Be certain to click your reload refresh button to view the most recent information. Sep 21, 2017 thunbergs lespedeza is a perennial flowering subshrub that is also commonly know as bush clover. All too appropriately named, that floriferous beauty can tumble almost to the ground just as it reaches full flower. Lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk variegated bush clover. The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 31197. Lespedeza thunbergii thunberg thunberg bush clover. Most lespedezas are annual except sericea and bicolor unless allowed to drop seeds and reseed itself the following spring. In the book, lilies, a guide for growers and collectors, edward mcrae writes. The bluegray foliage becomes yellow in fall color adding to its interest in the landscape. Les lespedeza sont des arbustes tres floriferes au port tres souple.
They would make excellent additions to your rare plant collection, or. A deciduous shrub to 4 ft tall x 6 ft wide with an arching habit. Plant database entry for bush clover lespedeza thunbergii with 9 images, 4 comments, and 26 data details. Grow in sun and fertile, welldrained soil with some shelter. Common lespedeza, a striate type, was first reported growing in georgia in 1846. Give it sun, and not much elsewell, except a very large space to grow into, as the arching stems of a mature bush clover will reach 6 feet across or wider, and stands nearly 6 feet high. Lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk spilt milk bush clover.
Annual lespedeza is an acidtolerant, droughtresistant, summer annual legume useful for pasture, hay and soil improvement. Lespedeza throws blooms in shades of pink and lavender in the late summer and fall. Shrub bush clover lespedeza thunbergii southern living. Pendent, terminal racemes of purplepink, pealike flowers. Ars germplasm resources information network leth4 integrated taxonomic information system leth4. Lespedeza thunbergii white fountain white fountain is a pure white september bloomer on arching canes, earlier than the more upright avalanche which also flowers in white. Late summer masses of small pealike, purplepink flowers appear. How to build a hinged hoophouse for a raised bed garden duration. Most lespedeza s are annual except sericea and bicolor unless allowed to drop seeds and reseed itself the following spring. Cut to the ground in the spring this 6 tall x 12 wide deciduous grower will resprout rapidly akin to the proverbial beanstalk. Lespedeza thunbergii shrub lespedeza up for bid are seeds of lespedeza thunbergii.
Little volcano japanese bush clover, japanese lespedeza. This mystery book for young children presents a continuously changing white shape silhouetted against a blue background that challenges them to guess what it. Website developed, maintained and hosted by the center for invasive species and ecosystem health at the university of georgia. This lespedeza requires very minimal maintenance and can be cut back nearly to the ground in winter if desired or you can selectively remove. Plant one in a corner location where it can be used as a spacefiller, or next to a wall where its cascading blooms are sure to create an impression.
It is a beautiful shrub that gets green leaves and nice fuchsiapink to purple flowers from summer to fall. Woody perennial or subshrub with arching stems bearing bluegreen leaflets. This stunning perennial bush clover was introduced and named by nancy goodwin at montrose who found this on her property and realized it was much better than the l. Butterfly attracting plants, deer resistant plants, drought tolerant plants, giant plants, pollinator plants, plant delights introductions, plants from japan. Check out our plant lists pdfs and email or call to place your order. It forms a spreading, fountainshaped mass 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide, with arching branches clothed in bluegreen leaves composed of three leaflets. Nakai is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus lespedeza family leguminosae. White fountain is early blooming in the bush clover season, usually timed with gibralter.
Bush lespedeza or shrubby lespedeza lespedeza thunbergii is. These beautiful plants are hardy to usda zone 5 or possibly colder with protection. Lantana lilium plant delights nursery catalog page 43. Lespedeza thunbergii white fountain white bush clover. They are laden with thousands of rosypurple, pealike flowers in late summer or. Thunbergs lespedeza is a perennial flowering subshrub that is also commonly know as bush clover. Lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk production in progress. Flower color is purplelavender and blooms in fall, summer.
Lespedeza thunbergii, commonly called bush clover, is a deciduous, semiwoody shrub with an arching, fountainlike habit. Individual location for lespedeza thunbergii avalanche. Lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk lespedeza thunbergii variegata. An unknown jewel for late summer, awardwinning lespedeza thunbergii bush clover is a mediumsized deciduous subshrub noted for its delicate foliage, brilliant blossoms and graceful fountainlike habit. Lespedeza thunbergii is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common names thunbergs bushclover, thunbergs lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza. This lespedeza requires very minimal maintenance and can be cut back nearly to the ground in winter if desired or you can selectively. Lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk home forums flowergarden questions annuals and perennials lespedeza thunbergii spilt milk this topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 11 years, 8 months ago by anonymous. Flowers in mid spring and often again in autumn with clusters of lavender flowers that demonstrate their inclusion in the pea family. Bush clover click a marker pin or a green plant dot for details. Lovely bush clover gently variegated in pale green splashed white. Creamy white splashes and streaks on the clovershaped leaves. Lespedeza thunbergii or bush clover, as its more commonly known is a deciduous sub shrub with arching branches covered in small, three palmate bluegreen leaflets, its weeping habit makes this an ideal plant for trailing over walls or banks. Lespedeza thunbergii gibraltar bush clover from pleasant.