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Bushy Lespedeza
Lespedeza bicolor
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called shrubby lespedeza, bicolor lespedeza, bush clover
Late-summer blooming semi-woody shrub whose pea-like flowers provide nectar and pollen for honey bees during a period when few other blooms are available. Bees visit the flowers freely for both rewards over a several-week period.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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