Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan
America
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Cushion
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Lobelia
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
Lobelia
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Lobelie
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
Lobelia
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
Lobelia
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
Lobélia
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
Lobelia
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fabaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Desmodieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Lobelia
Season and care of Bush Clover and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Lobelia season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Bush Clover and Lobelia Physical Information
Bush Clover and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Lobelia are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bush Clover and Lobelia
Care of Bush Clover and Lobelia 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 Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.