Lespedeza stipulacea

Korean Lespedeza

Short-lived legume; introduced for erosion control and wildlife habitat; blooms 60 days after germination; seeds are persistent in soils; not for use with native meadow species; native legumes are a better food source for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Korean Lespedeza

• Species Type:

  Naturalized

• Product Categories:

  Erosion Control & Revegetation, Herbaceous Flowering Species

• Characteristics:

  Multi-stemmed.

• Habitat:

  Fields, waste places, roadsides.

• Life Cycle:

  Annual

• Bloom Period:

  Summer/Fall

• Flower Color:

  Purple, Blue

• Typical Height:

  2.0 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  8 in

• pH:

  5.5 – 7.5

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  238,100

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 10 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine