bush clover

Bush clover should be watered twice per week for best results. To do this, give the clover an inch of water every 7 to 10 days, making sure it soaks into the soil thorough without pooling. If rainfall is frequent, you can reduce watering to once a week. When the weather is hot and dry, you may need to increase watering to every 5 days to ensure the soil stays moist. Always test the soil with your finger before adding water to ensure the top inch is dry.

Bush clover (Lespedeza thunbergii) is best grown in full sun or light shade. It prefers 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, although it can tolerate up to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It will still bloom in partial shade, but not as much. Planting in a location that gets at least some morning direct sunlight and afternoon indirect sunlight is ideal. Avoid planting in deep shade, as this will limit flowering and make the plant more susceptible to disease.

Bush clover (Lespedeza thunbergii) should be pruned lightly in late winter or early spring. Trim any dead or overgrown branches or stems, and then thin out the plant by removing any branches that cross or rub against each other. After trimming, cut back the remaining stems by 1/3 to 1/2 of their length. Pruning should occur before flower buds form to avoid removing any of the blooms for the upcoming season. Furthermore, be careful not to over-prune, as this can promote aggressive growth.