Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Japan
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
hakone grass
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Hakone Gras
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
Hakone grama
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Lespedeza
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Desmodieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Bush Clover and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Hakone Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Clover and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Bush Clover and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Bush Clover and Hakone Grass
Care of Bush Clover and Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.