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Lespedeza Species, Violet Lespedeza

Lespedezaviolacea

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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
violacea (vy-oh-LAH-see-uh)
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Synonym
Hedysarum divergens
Hedysarum frutescens
Hedysarum violaceum
Lespedeza divergens
Lespedeza prairea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
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
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Leesburg, Virginia

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | December 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. Violet lespedeza (Lespedeza violacea) is listed as threatened in Vermont:

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