Plants in genus lespedeza
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Spilt Milk'
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Spilt Milk' is a Japanese selection with foliage speckled with creamy flecks and leaves that turn dark purple as they grow. It forms 6-foot tall by 8-foot wide deciduous clumps and produces clusters of lavender flowers in midsummer and late September, adding color to gardens.
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Little Volcano'
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Little Volcano' is a deciduous perennial from Japan's Ryukyu Islands, growing up to 7 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It features small, dark green leaves and bright red-purple flowers that bloom from mid-September to mid-October. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is drought-tolerant.
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Edo Shibori'
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Edo Shibori' is a two-tone flowering bush clover with rose pink and white bicolor flowers. It grows 5 to 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide, with weeping branches that fold upwards in winter.
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar' is a plant with pea-like foliage on long, arching branches, growing 6 feet tall and 12 feet wide. It produces lavender-pink flowers in late summer and fall, attracting butterflies and adding color to gardens.
Lespedeza thunbergii 'White Fountain'
Lespedeza thunbergii 'White Fountain' is a stunning perennial bush clover introduced by Nancy Goodwin. This deciduous grower reaches 6 feet tall and 12 feet wide, with weeping branch tips adorned with sprays of white pea-like flowers in late summer and fall. It is cut to the ground in spring, making it a dramatic addition to gardens seeking late-season interest.