Water
Water regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Also known as Bicolor Lespedeza · Bicolored Lespedeza · Bicoloured Lespedeza
Shrub Lespedeza (Lespedeza bicolor) is a deciduous shrub known for its attractive pea-like flowers and adaptability to various conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Drought-tolerant once established.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Tolerant
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Tolerates both heat and cold.
Low
25% intensity
Not a heavy feeder. Light fertilization in spring if needed.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pruning can be done to shape the plant, remove dead or damaged wood, and encourage bushier growth. Hard pruning can rejuvenate older plants.
Deadheading spent flowers is not typically necessary.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in autumn or spring. Cuttings taken in mid-summer and treated with rooting hormone can also be successful. Stratification may improve germination rates for seeds.
Repotting is rarely necessary for established shrubs as they are long-lived and prefer not to be disturbed. If grown in a container, repot only when root-bound, typically every 3-5 years, into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining soil.
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Where Shrub Lespedeza (Lespedeza bicolor) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lespedeza |
| Species | Lespedeza bicolor |
Similar in genus Lespedeza
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