Lespedeza thunbergii

Lespedeza thunbergii is a bush with abundant and late flowering. At the end of the summer it is covered with clusters of bilabiate pink purple flowers, a characteristic of the legume family. Its very fine and light foliage is of a beautiful blue-green colour that contrasts with more traditional foliage.

Each year Lespedeza thunbergii re-grows from its stump with somewhat thin, slightly trailing stems. Its spreading habit is quite low. It is perfect at the back of a perennial bed or to dress up a wall.

Marry its colours with other shades of blue, purple and pink, or create a contrast with e.g. yellow flowering plants.