Lespedeza thunbergii Spilt Milk Ruscus A vigorous grower

A vigorous grower

The olive-green foliage is nicely marked with liver-purple speckles

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Be sure to mark the clumps

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Lespedeza thunbergii Spilt Milk Ruscus A vigorous grower(aka: Lespedeza thunbergii 'Variegata') We are always on the lookout for plants whose foliage extends the season of interest well beyond their flowering season, and one such plant is Lespedeza thunbergii 'Spilt Milk'. This Japanese selection has foliage that is heavily and consistently speckled with large, creamy, irregular flecks. The attractive leaves are held along the arching stems, tinged dark purple as they grow. The 6' tall x 8' wide deciduous