Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Japan
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
crimson pygmy
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
crimson pygmy
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Desmodieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Bush Clover and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Clover and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Bush Clover and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Bush Clover and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Bush Clover and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.