bush clover
Lespedeza thunbergii 'White Fountain'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Bush Clover thoroughly and deeply once a week during spring, summer, and fall. In late fall and winter—when the plant is going dormant—water the plant every other week instead. Allow the top 2 to 3 inches of soil to dry out between waterings.
sunlight
Bushclover (Lespedeza thunbergii 'White Fountain') needs full sun to do well. Eight or more hours of sunlight per day is ideal, though it can tolerate up to 4 hours of partial shade. The best time of day to get sunlight for this plant is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the direct sunlight is strongest. In very hot climates, midday sun can be too strong, so morning and evening sun can provide a better balance.
pruning
Bush clover (Lespedeza thunbergii 'White Fountain') should be pruned during the late winter or early spring when the plant is still dormant. It should only be pruned lightly, by removing any dead, diseased, or broken branches as well as any overlong branches. This will help to encourage a thicker, fuller shrub. Avoid pruning too harshly as this can damage the health of the bush.
