Bush Clover

Sasanqua

About Bush Clover and Sasanqua

Bush Clover

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Japan

Types

Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae

Number of Varieties

4015

0 40000

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Habitat

Fields, meadows, Terrestrial

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-87-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

243.84 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Rose, Violet

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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 branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 12-12-12 amounts

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rash, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LESPEDEZA thunbergii

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Bush Clover Shrub

sasanqua

In German

Bush Clover Strauch

sasanqua

In French

Bush Clover Arbuste

sasanqua

In Spanish

Bush Clover arbusto

sasanqua

In Greek

Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Trevo de arbusto Arbusto

Sasankya

In Polish

Bush Clover Krzew

Sasankya

In Latin

Trifolium Frutex Bush

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Theales

Family

Fabaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Lespedeza

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Desmodieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

40250

1 27800

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Properties of Bush Clover and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Bush Clover and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Bush Clover and Sasanqua. Bush Clover doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Bush Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Bush Clover has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin rash and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bush Clover and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bush Clover and Sasanqua

Season and care of Bush Clover and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Sasanqua season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Bush Clover and Sasanqua Physical Information

Bush Clover and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Sasanqua are as follows:

Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Bush Clover and Sasanqua

Care of Bush Clover and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.