Lespedeza cuneata, or Sericea Lespedeza, is an invasive perennial legume. It forms dense stands, outcompeting native plants, with small white to cream flowers and trifoli
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Sunlight
High
Watering
Low
Soil
Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including poor, acidic, or infertile soils, but prefers well-drained conditions.
Temperature
Tolerant
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
None
High
Prefers full sun
Low
Drought-tolerant once established
Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including poor, acidic, or infertile soils, but prefers well-drained conditions.
Tolerant
Wide range, thrives in warm temperate
Outdoor
None
Nitrogen-fixing, thrives in poor soil
Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-2 m
Spread
0.5-2 m
Growth Rate
Rapid
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Trifoliate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Contains condensed tannins, which can reduce protein digestibility and nutrient absorption in livestock if consumed in large quantities. Not acutely toxic to humans or common pets.
