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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 24 - 48 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches
Leaves: Other: this species can be identified by its net-like viens.
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flowers: Other: flowers in clusters toward the top of the plant
Flower Color: Pink
Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Will Naturalize
Edible Parts: Fruit
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ

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Common names
  • Slender Lespedeza
  • Slender Bush Clover

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Location: Aberdeen, NC Pages Lake park
Date: September 8, 2022
Slender Lespedeza #309; RAB p. 616, 98-27-4; AG p. 141, 32-28; LH
Location: Aberdeen, NC Pages Lake park
Date: August 21, 2022
Slender Lespedeza #309; RAB p. 616, 98-27-4; AG p. 141, 32-28; LH
Location: Aberdeen, NC Pages Lake park
Date: August 21, 2022
Slender Lespedeza #309; RAB p. 616, 98-27-4; AG p. 141, 32-28; LH
Location: Opp, AL
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2014-09-22
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2012-05-03
Location: Toledo Bend Lake area - Texas/Louisiana
Photo Courtesy Toledo-Bend.Com
Location: Toledo Bend Lake area - Texas/Louisiana
Photo Courtesy Toledo-Bend.Com
Location: Toledo Bend Lake area - Texas/Louisiana
Photo Courtesy Toledo-Bend.Com
Location: Toledo Bend Lake area - Texas/Louisiana
Photo Courtesy Toledo-Bend.Com
Location: Toledo Bend Lake area - Texas/Louisiana
Photo Courtesy Toledo-Bend.Com
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2012-06-06
leaves are smooth except the tiny point at the tip
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