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Kummerowia stipulacea
Synonyms: Lespedeza stipulacea

Common Name(s): Korean lespedeza
Family: Fabaceae
Growth Habit: Annual
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 100 to 240 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=30° (C)    Opt.Max=24° (C)
Opt.Min=14° (C)    Abs.Min=6° (C)
Precipitation: 100 to 130 (cm.)
Winter Minimum: -15° (C)
Soil pH: 6 to 7.5
Soil Texture/Type: All; acid soils of medium texture
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day
Light Intensity: Bright to cloud
Comments:
Not real winter hardy, and die at first signs of frost. High drought & low salt tolerances.
Diseases:
Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Powdery Mildew
Uses:
Animal Food - forage, Environ. - erosion control, Animal Food - fodder, Poison - mammals
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
China, Eastern Asia, Soviet Far East
 
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