Also known as shrub lespedeza, and bicolor lespedeza. Perennial in USDA zones 4-8.
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| Habit/Size | up to 10 feet tall |
| Germination | Scarify seed coat before direct sowing 1/4 to 3/8 in deep. A legume innoculate is recommended for best results. |
| Requirements | Tolerant of most soil types and pH levels. Requires full sun to partial shade. Medium water needs. |
| Zones | USDA zones 4-8 |
| Life Cycle | deciduous shrub |
| Harvest | Young leaves flowers, and stems can be cooked (usually boiled). Leaves can be used for tea. |
| Uses | edible (flowers, leaves, oil, seeds)*, utility (baskets, biomass, erosion control, nitrogen fixer, oil) |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Characteristics | Nitrogen fixer |
| Saving Seeds/Propagation | Lespedeza bicolor is pollinated by insects and is hermaphrodite (has both male and female parts). |
| Seed Storage | Store seeds cold and dry (34-41 degrees F) |
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