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  • From: Loren Davidson <lorenstwin@yahoo.com>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Lespedeza (was Re: Pond construction...)
  • Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 11:06:45 -0700 (PDT)


--- "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <london@metalab.unc.edu> wrote:

> Lespedeza is an amazing
> plant. I
> suggest it as a catchment and erosion control plant because it is
> very
> drought resistant and will grow lavishly in hard rocky ground, the
> type of
> fill that might be used in the dam itself.(...) This planting has
> outcompeted
> all nearby plants, Johnson grass, tall fescue, wild blackberries and
> Japanese honeysuckle.

First I've heard of this one. Besides erosion control, what's it good
for? What out-competes or preys on *it*, or how do you keep it in
balance with the surrounding ecosystem? And who carries the seed?

Inquiring minds want to know...

Loren

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