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Chinese Bush Lespedeza

Chinese Bush Lespedeza Care

Lespedeza Cuneata

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What is the plant

Chinese or Sericea lespedeza was introduced in the late 1800s by federal and state agencies for use in bank stabilization, erosion control, soil improvement, mine reclamation, forage, hay and other purposes. It has been escaping from plantings for many years and is a well established invasive plant.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

5a - 9b

Difficulty

Medium

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It prefers moist soil.
Pruning
Plants should be cut as low as possible. S
Sunlight
prefers full sun and is not tolerant of much shade.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
It is found in a variety of habitats including fields, prairies, floodplains, pond borders, stream banks, swamps, meadows, open woodlands, roadsides and other disturbed grounds,
Temperature
It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 16 - 26°c, but can tolerate 6 - 36°c
Popularity
88 people already have this plant 12 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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