Lespedeza thunbergii (Bushclover)

Lespedeza thunbergii, commonly known as Bushclover, is a semiwoody plant that belongs to the pea family. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows 3-6 feet tall. The plant produces beautiful pink to purple flowers in late summer to early fall, which attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Bushclover prefers full sun to partial shade and is suitable for growing in zones 5-8.