Lespedeza Bicolor
Lespedeza is a perennial memeber of the legume family, which means it's related to things like peas, mimosa and desmanthus. As such, it forms a symbiotic relationship with bacteria that release nitrogen into the soil, thus improving it. This makes it a good plant to intercrop in your garden. Additionally, it can be used to prevent erosion and as a forage crop. Growing to about 8 feet, it is hardy to zone 5. It forms pink flowers for which is is grown as an ornamental.
Growing Information:
These seeds have a hard seed coat that needs to be softened for germination to occur. Heat some water on a stove without reaching a boil. Pour this hot water on the seeds and let them soak for about 20 minutes. If the water cools you may add some more hot water to keep the temperature up. Some growers will also file down or nick the seed before soaking. Plant the seeds at a depth of 1/8” in a moist, well-draining soil mixture. L. bicolor will tolerate a variety of soil compositions as long as they are well-draining and moist. Light shade is beneficial.
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