Bush Clover

Copperleaf

About Bush Clover and Copperleaf

Bush Clover

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Melanesia

Types

Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae

Number of Varieties

4012

0 40000

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Habitat

Fields, meadows, Terrestrial

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-15

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

243.84 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Rose, Violet

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 12-12-12 amounts

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Rash, Skin rash

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LESPEDEZA thunbergii

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Bush Clover Shrub

Copperleaf

In German

Bush Clover Strauch

Copperleaf

In French

Bush Clover Arbuste

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Bush Clover arbusto

copperleaf

In Greek

Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Trevo de arbusto Arbusto

Copperleaf

In Polish

Bush Clover Krzew

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Trifolium Frutex Bush

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Euphorbiales

Family

Fabaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Lespedeza

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Desmodieae

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

40462

1 27800

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Properties of Bush Clover and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Bush Clover and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Bush Clover and Copperleaf. Bush Clover doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Bush Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Bush Clover has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin rash and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin rash. 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 Bush Clover and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bush Clover and Copperleaf

Season and care of Bush Clover and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Copperleaf season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Bush Clover and Copperleaf Physical Information

Bush Clover and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Copperleaf are as follows:

Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Bush Clover and Copperleaf

Care of Bush Clover and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.