NPSpecies

Data Source: Newberry 2001

Introduced from East Asia; Data Source: http://plants.usda.gov, 10 August 2007 Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Weedy value was Yes with comment: wildlife food plots, roadsides (Weakley 2007) In legacy NPSpecies Pest value was Yes with comment: Natureserve I-Rank: Medium. Lespedeza bicolor is still sold and planted for wildlife food, ornamental use, and erosion control. Of particular concern, is plantings in forest openings from which it spreads. It has the ability to spread under a medium to dense understory and prescribed burning enhances its spread. Lespedeza bicolor occurs in areas with some disturbance and can become dominant in those areas. Control is moderately difficult. Herbicides are recommended and longterm follow-up is needed.

Park Species Data Source: Newberry 2001;