Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Light 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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part 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 ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
Lupinus
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
lupine
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
planta de lupino
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
tremoço planta
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
łubin roślin
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Desmodieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Lupine
Season and care of Bush Clover and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Lupine season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Bush Clover and Lupine Physical Information
Bush Clover and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Lupine are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bush Clover and Lupine
Care of Bush Clover and Lupine 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 Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.