Lespedeza bicolor Seeds (Shrubby Bushclover)

Shrubby Bushclover, also known as Lespedeza bicolor, is a deciduous perennial plant belonging to the legume family. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet and features an upright, bushy habit. The plant is recognized for its profusion of pink or purple pea-like flowers that bloom from late summer to early fall. Shrubby Bushclover is native to the southeastern United States and adapts well to a variety of soil types. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Gardeners can propagate it from Lespedeza bicolor seeds, which can be collected after flowering.

Growing Lespedeza bicolor from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Pink

Germinating Shrubby Bushclover Flower Seeds

To germinate Lespedeza bicolor, soak the seeds in water for 24 hours. Then place them in a well-draining soil mixture in a pot or seed tray, ensuring they are covered with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and provide indirect sunlight until germination occurs.

We source all of our Lespedeza bicolor seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Shrubby Bushclover seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Shrubby Bushclover seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Lespedeza bicolor seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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