Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
cólquico
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
aftomn gema
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lespedeza
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Desmodieae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Bush Clover and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Clover and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Bush Clover and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Bush Clover and Autumn Crocus
Care of Bush Clover and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.