Is Violet Bush-clover safe for pets?

Yes, Violet Bush-clover (Lespedeza Frutescens) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Violet Bush-clover easy to care for?

Violet Bush-clover has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Violet Bush-clover grow indoors?

Violet Bush-clover is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Violet Bush-clover (Lespedeza Frutescens) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Lespedeza frutescens is a perennial, herbaceous shrub in the legume family, native to eastern North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Violet Bush-clover

Lespedeza Frutescens

Lespedeza frutescens is a perennial, herbaceous shrub in the legume family, native to eastern North America.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, pollinator support, nitrogen fixer, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Violet Bush-clover

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Lespedeza