Lespedeza japonica
Lespedeza japonica
KENPEI,KENPEI,KENPEI,KENPEI,Pieters, A. J,Pieters, A. J Van Eseltine, G. P. (Glen Parker), 1888-1938,Ishizaki Yūshi (www.wikidata.org),Henson, Paul R. Hanson, C. H.,Henson, Paul R. (Paul Random), 1904- Hanson, C. H. (Clarence Herman), 1913-,Henson, Paul R. Hanson, C. H.,Davison, Verne E. (Verne Elbert), 1904-,Henson, Paul R Henson, Paul R. Annual lespedezas culture and use
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lespedeza
- Species:
- Lespedeza japonica
- USDA Symbol:
- LEJA3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from root crown following fire or cutting. Tolerates periodic burning in managed landscapes.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Cold stratification beneficial but not always required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI