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LESPEDEZA
LESPEDEZA Lespedeza striata
Annual & Perennial plants named after the Spanish governor of Florida who aided
the French Botanist Andre Michaux (1746-1802). Michaux lived in America
for 10 years and wrote much about American plants. Discovered in
Monticello Georgia in 1846, but thought to have originated in Japan.
Called Japan Clover and later just "Lespedeza", it spread throughout the
southern states in late 1800's. Used for hay and forage and for soil
improvements. Most are annual (except Sericea) unless allowed to drop
seeds and re-seed itself.
PLANTING:
Broadcast: 20-30 lbs. /acre. - cover 1/4 inch deep.
Plant hulled / scarified seed in April /May after danger of frost / freeze
is past.
Prepared seed bed free of weeds / firm with light roller after planting.
First year - lots of weeds.... Second year it gets better. Third year is a
charm!
BUY Lespedeza Varieties:
READ MORE ABOUT LESPEDEZA'S
AT FARMSEEDS.COM:
- Kobe Lespedeza
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Korean Lespedeza
- Sericea Lespedeza
- Interstate Lespedeza
- Bicolor Lespedeza
We also have BICOLOR LESPEDEZA PLANTS
VARIETIES:
KOBE: Kobe Striate –
Improved selection known for surviving droughts where common Lespedeza
perished. Has extensive root system, larger leaves and usually grows 2 to
2.5 feet tall. In the southeast it is used as a hay
crop, growing 2 feet and up. It is drought resistant, and supplies
high degree of seed and coverage for quail and dove. Planted at
the rate of 30 lb. per acre in early spring and summer ½ inches
in the ground. Wildlife food plots are planted in strips in /or
near wooded areas and close to water to provide seeds for wildlife
in the winter months.
Planting Rate: 30 lbs. / acre.
Plant 1/2 inch deep March/April to May.
KOREAN:
Earliest of the annual Lespedezas, coming up first and growing
rapidly. Provides early forage. Can be planted in pasture
combinations and produces abundant hay. Inoculation is recommended for
seeds. Korean is the earliest to mature and provides seed in
August for quail. This is a heavy seed producer and grows to 15
inches tall. Plant at 30 lb. / acre ½ inches early in the spring
or summer.
Planting Rate: 30 lbs. / acre.
Plant 1/2 inch deep March/April to May.
SERICEA:
This one is considered perennial and comes back each spring
similar to alfalfa. Often called "Poor man's Alfalfa". Has an
enormous root system often going down 4 feet or more. Great for erosion
control and handles drought well. Increase nitrogen in soil when
inoculated. Will grow throughout the Southeastern US on most all
soil types. Extremely leafy and equal to Alfalfa in feeding value.
Interstate Sericea was specifically developed for the roadside
erosion problems and adapts well to almost all-growing conditions.
Planted at 30 lb./acre ½ inches deep.
Planting Rate: 30 lbs. / acre.
Plant 1/2 inch deep March/April to May.
INTERSTATE SERICEA:
Improved variety of Sericea - Developed especially for roadside plantings.
Short growing variety for highway rights-of-ways. Very attractive and
helps prevent erosion on steep banks. Grows well under low fertility
conditions found along highways in Southeastern US states.
Planting Rate: 30 lbs. / acre.
Plant 1/2 inch deep March/April to May.
BICOLOR LESPEDEZA:
Available as seeds are plants. Attractive for wildlife plantings in
Southeastern USA. Bi-color is a variety that can be sown by seed or sold
as plants from Dec.-March. This plant is great for game bird cover
and feed and can be planted in strips, fields, and erosion area.
It makes large hedge dividers is allowed to attain full growth. It
is makes good hunting road side coverage and should be mown if p
[possible to promote seed growth. to keep shorten when desired.
Plant at the rate of8-12 lb. Acre ¼ inches deep.
Planting Rate: 10 lbs. / acre.
Plant 1/2 inch deep on seeds March/April to May
Plant in 3 strips / 3 feet apart. Or in rows along woods /
fence rows.
MORE ON LESPEDEZA
LESPEDEZA originated in the Orient and
was brought to the US in the early 1800’s and has done very well
under US conditions. Lespedeza is a perennial legume and comes in
several varieties planted from seeds and plants. It comes in a
variety of heights and colorings. A forage and hay cover crop in
pastures and used in erosion control sites. A special variety has
been developed for highway roadsides for this singular purpose. It
is now being considered as a companion crop for tall fescue to
help decrease the damage of Endophyte levels in pasture plantings.
A super plant for quail and dove habitats. It supplies the cover
from predators and high rates of seeds produced in the growing
year. When used in wildlife plots it is best planted in short rows
near other cover with area in-between to flush quail or dove from
the growth. Incorporated in wilderness settings to encourage
nesting sites as well. Deer and turkey are also attracted to
lespedeza. Conservationists, wildlife agencies and preserves
depend heavily upon this crop. Lespedeza cannot withstand much
fertilization and should not be planted with crops needing high N
content.
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