Korean Lespedeza

Lespedeza stipulacea 'Korean'(Legumes)

Korean Lespedeza is an excellent seed producer for quail and other upland game birds. Deer graze it in the summer. Korean is earlier maturing than Kobe but Kobe is more adapted to the South. The seeds are hard and may lie on the ground for long periods of time producing a dependable late winter food source.

	Excellent seed production
	Favored by quail and upland birds
	Seed persists well into winter

Height 24-30 Inches

Spread 18-24 Inches

Interesting Notes Korean Lespedeza tends to provide the earliest grazing of any lespedezas. Seeds begin to ripen in fall (August). Korean is fine when used in combination with grain, for it will drop seed before time to prepare the ground to sow grain in the fall. Korean is also used in pasture combinations, and is an abundant hay yielder. You should Inoculate seed for best results.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife Songbirds Upland Birds Game Mammals	Attributes Mass Planting Naturalizing	Exposure Sun	Other Characteristics Cattle Forage Easy-to-establish
Soil Moisture Preference Average