Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Brazil
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
Abutilon
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Abutilon
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
Abutilon
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
Abutilon
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
Abutilon
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
Abutilon
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Abutilon
Season and care of Bush Clover and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Abutilon season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Clover and Abutilon Physical Information
Bush Clover and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Abutilon are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Clover and Abutilon
Care of Bush Clover and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.