Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Asia
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
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
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
kiwai
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Lespedeza
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Desmodieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Bush Clover and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Bush Clover and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Bush Clover and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Clover and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Bush Clover and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.