Lespedeza thunbergii Gibraltar Thelypteris We prefer to cut the

We prefer to cut the stalks to the ground in early winter to prevent reseeding

very hairy flowers with lovely interior reticulate venation of purple against a creamy background

as is common in its family

Starting in late May and continuing through June

It is valuable for this late season floral display and for supporting late season pollinators especially migrating Monarch Butterflies

Lespedeza thunbergii Gibraltar Thelypteris We prefer to cut theFound at the old Gibraltar estate in Wilmington, Delaware, this spectacular lespedeza was selected and named by plantsman Bill Frederick. Our plant graces the Souto Garden with pea like foliage on long, arching branches. Emerging from the ground each season, the branches quickly reach 6' tall x 12' wide. In late summer and fall, the branches of Lespedeza 'Gibraltar' are laden with thousands of lavender pink flowers a great arching effect for a wall or