Lespedeza
Genus
Also called Japanese clover, Bush clover
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Plant typeHerbaceous perennial shrub” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Keep it moist at 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Water deeply once a week during the first growing season to establish roots.” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“spacing plants 3 to 4 feet apart” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“mature size3 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Seed is the easiest method.” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Sow seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Transplant outdoors after the last frost when seedlings are 4 to 6 inches tall” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Bush Clover is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs.” — Bush Clover Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 1 source page, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian