This deciduous perennial to sub-shrub has upright slender arching stems that form a cascading rounded habit. It has dark green divided leaves with pointed leaflets and the purplish pea-shaped flowers appear in clusters during early autumn. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Lespedeza thunbergii is naturally found from Japan to China growing in meadows or amongst rocks in woodlands in moderately fertile well drained soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought, frost and high temperature tolerant. 

Bush Clover is grown for its graceful habit and its attractive late flowers. It is planted along borders or as a specimen in parks and temperate gardens. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It is also planted on embankments and amongst rock outcrops or as a spillover above a retaining wall. ID 2707

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Lespedeza (les-PED-ee-za) thunbergii (thun-BER-gee-eye)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)