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Lespedeza Species, Trailing Lespedeza

Lespedezaprocumbens

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Lespedeza procumbens by greenthumb99
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lespedeza (less-pe-DEEZ-a)
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Species
procumbens (pro-KUM-benz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure

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Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | December 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. It may be trailing, ascendent or procumbent. The corolla may be violet-purple or pinkish purple. It is wo...Read More

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