Lespedeza bicolor - 150-175 CM C5

Description
The Ezo-yama-hagi (Lespedeza bicolor) is a shrub-like garden plant that produces magenta-coloured, butterfly-shaped flowers. They appear from August to September. The Ezo-yama-hagi also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ezo-yama-hagi are medium green, pinnate.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Ezo-yama-hagi has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ezo-yama-hagi is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The magenta-coloured, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from August to September.

Use
Ornamental shrub