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.
Chinese Bush Lespedeza Care
Lespedeza Cuneata
What is the 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.
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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
92 people already have this plant 12 people have added this plant to their wishlists
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