Lespedeza Species, Trailing Lespedeza
Lespedezaprocumbens

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lespedeza (less-pe-DEEZ-a)
Species: procumbens (pro-KUM-benz)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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