Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
In Hindi
Abelia
Bush Clover Shrub
In German
Abelia
Bush Clover Strauch
In French
Abelia
Bush Clover Arbuste
In Spanish
Abelia
Bush Clover arbusto
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
In Portuguese
Abelia
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
In Polish
Abelia
Bush Clover Krzew
In Latin
Abelia
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Desmodieae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Abelia and Bush Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Bush Clover? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Bush Clover. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Bush Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bush Clover has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Bush Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Bush Clover
Season and care of Abelia and Bush Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Bush Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Bush Clover season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Bush Clover Physical Information
Abelia and Bush Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Bush Clover are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
- Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Abelia and Bush Clover
Care of Abelia and Bush Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.