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Kummerowia, Common Lespedeza 'Kobe'

Kummerowiastriata

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Kummerowia (kum-ayr-OH-wee-uh)
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Species
striata (stree-AH-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Troy, Virginia

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