Lespedeza bicolor (Shrub Bushclover)

Lespedeza bicolor, commonly known as Shrub Bushclover, is an open, rose-purple flowering shrub. It belongs to the legume family and is native to North America. This deciduous shrub typically grows to a height of 6-9 feet and has a width of about 5-7 feet. The flowers are small and clustered, creating attractive pinkish-purple blooms that bloom from late summer to early fall. Shrub Bushclover is a hardy plant that thrives in zones 4-9.