Growing Lespedeza (Bush Clover): Late-Summer Flowering Shrub

Features

Fast-growing, medium shrub with arching stems, fine foliage, and dainty pea-like flowers attracting butterflies.

Light: Full sun.
Soil: Average; tolerates poor, dry soil when established.
Water: Thoroughly after planting; weekly soak in summer unless rain >1″. Established plants prefer even moisture but tolerate less.
Fertilizer: No fertilizer at planting or first season. Established: light balanced granular (5-10-10, 10-10-10, or organic) once in early spring.
Pruning: Cut back hard in early spring to maintain shape. Zone 4: dies to ground, regrows in spring.
Issues: Powdery mildew and leafhoppers possible.

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