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 Bi-color lespedeza
is a perennial shrub that is planted using transplants
in December through
March, or using seeds in early spring. The Bi-color lespedeza plant is an
excellent game bird cover and is also a heavy seed producer.
It can also be planted with seeds in the spring.
The shrub
lespedezas are planted in rows or in clumps along wood areas, break lines, fields,
or anywhere they
can be incorporated into the wildlife scene for food and cover and utilized by many
species of animals. The shrubs can be planted into natural hedgerows and
will provide quality
erosion control and will often grow up to six feet tall. |
When fully established the
rows can be mown yearly to encourage further growth and seeding. If
establishing Bicolor lespedeza from seeds, plant 10 to 15 lb. per acre and
either broadcast or plant in rows. Bicolor is probably the
best known lespedeza and is often grown specifically for
quail. On attaining
full growth lespedeza will create beautiful large hedges in which
wildlife use as cover. It will tend to be especially
beneficial to wildlife crossing at road or trail locations.
Lespedeza should be mown
occasionally to promote seed growth and tillering at the base.
PLANTS VERSUS SEEDS
Plants will reach 12-16 inches in height with two year old planted
seedlings (plants), another year (three years total) is required to
reach maturity.
View info on Bicolor Lespedza plants at Seedland
From seeds it takes 3 years to reach
that size and 4 years to reach maturity (6 to 10 feet). Plant
seeds at least 3 seed to a hill about 3 feet apart on all sides.
Sandy soil is best but they will grow in other types, just takes
longer.
Bicolor Lespedeza
Type: warm season perennial shrub
Uses: Bicolor lespedeza is a perennial shrub that can grow from 6 to 10
feet high. As a legume, it supplies its own nitrogen. The abundant seed produced
is attractive to quail and other game birds and can remain in the soil for long
periods without rotting because of its hard seed coat. The shrub makes an
excellent food and cover for birds. Many landowners use it for a border or in
hedge rows for funneling animals through corridors or creating dense screens so
motorists cannot see into fields from the road.
Recommend Planting Rates:
- Date: April - June
- Rate: 15 lbs. per acre or ½ lb.
per 1000 sq. ft.
- Depth: ½" maximum
Best For:
Deer, Turkey, Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit, and Quail -
Plant Bicolor
lespedeza at the rate of 10-15 lb. an acre and no more than ¼ inches deep.
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