Lespedeza maximowiczii
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: lespedeza
Plant ID (slug): lespedeza-maximowiczii
Numeric ID: 24759
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Lespedeza maximowiczii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in August, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Lespedeza maximowiczii
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