Violet Lespedeza (Lespedeza violacea)
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Lespedeza violacea is a 1' to 2' tall nitrogen fixing native legume. This plant flowers in the late summer and early fall producing three-part leaves and long clusters of small lavender/pink pea-like blossoms. It is drought tolerant, preferring dry to medium moisture soils on full sun or partial shade sites.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Violet Lespedeza (Lespedeza violacea) |
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| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Group | Legume |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
| Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | |
| pH | Neutral |
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| Average height | 1-2ft |
| USDA Zones | 4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 175000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 10938 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 300 |
| Product Benefits | Low Growing;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Nectar Source; |