Lespedeza thunbergii Little Volcano Drimiopsis Because it is seed sterile

Because it is seed sterile

has been a superb performer and one of our favorite calanthes

but instead forms warty offsets on top of the leaf in the manner of A

In foliage

you can't help but notice the clusters of black-purple flowers with a wrinkled white throat poking out from between the foliage

Lespedeza thunbergii Little Volcano Drimiopsis Because it is seed sterileThanks to plantsman Ted Stephens for bringing this wonderful deciduous perennial lespedeza back from Japan and making it available. Lespedeza 'Little Volcano' is a selection from the Ryukyu Islands, Japan. The 7' tall x 15' wide mound of branches, clothed with small, dark green leaves, explodes, starting in mid September, as the stems are smothered with bright red purple flowers that last until mid October stunning! Watch our Plant Spotlight video for