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Sericea Lespedeza
Lespedeza cuneata
In the United States:
Invasive
· also called sericea lespedeza, Chinese bushclover, Korean lespedeza, lespedeza
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.
Warm-season perennial legume producing small creamy-white to pale purple flowers attractive to honey bees for nectar and pollen. Blooms in mid-to-late summer over an extended period; plants are drought-tolerant once established and fix nitrogen but can become weedy in open areas.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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