Lespedeza bicolor
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Lespedeza bicolor
Also known as:
Bush clover
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
2.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Coffee, Oil, Tea, Seed
Flowers, Leaves, Coffee, Oil, Tea, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Wickerwork, Carbon farming, Oil
Nitrogen, Wickerwork, Carbon farming, Oil
Description
Young leaves and stems can be cooked and eaten. The flowers and seeds of this plant are also edible after cooking. Sometimes they are prepared together with rice. Furthermore, the leaves serve as a substitute for coffee.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Enhances nitrogen fixation in soil and attracts pollinators. |
|
Carya illinoinensis Pecans |
Provides shade and helps maintain soil moisture. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Improves soil structure and helps control erosion. |
|
Cornus canadensis Creeping dogwood |
Attracts beneficial insects and improves pollination. |
|
Tilia americana Basswood |
Provides shade and habitat for wildlife, enhancing biodiversity. |