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Korean Bush Clover

Lespedeza stipulacea, Fabaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant SpurrySpergula maxima
Nitrogen Fixation
Pennsylvania SmartweedPolygonum pensylvanicum
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Standing MilkvetchAstragalus adsurgens
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Hairy IndigoIndigofera hirsuta
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

WallflowerErysimum cheiri

Wallflower produces glucosinolate compounds that can inhibit legume root development

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil Erosion ControlBiomass ProductionWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Korean Bush Clover grow in?

Korean Bush Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

Is Korean Bush Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Korean Bush Clover is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Korean Bush Clover?

Good companions for Korean Bush Clover include Giant Spurry, Pennsylvania Smartweed, Standing Milkvetch, Hairy Indigo.

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