About
A compact, cushion- or mat-forming perennial from subalpine habitats in the mountains of Australia (New South Wales), with tiny, grey-green, woolly leaves in tight rosettes and small, button-like white or cream everlasting flower-heads in summer. A rare and choice Australian alpine for a well-drained, cool, sunny rock garden or alpine house.
About the genus
Lespedeza can be perennials, deciduous subshrubs or annuals, with neat leaves composed of 3 leaflets, and axillary or terminal racemes of small, pea-shaped flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.