Roundhead Lespedeza
Lespedeza capitata
Roundhead Lespedeza or Roundhead Bush Clover is a member of the bean family and found in the eastern half of the United States. This intermediate height legume is an important food source for various wildlife.
Blooms June through August with white, rough, clover-like heads
Cold stratification is encouraged prior to seeding in spring
Dormant seeding in late fall or early winter aids in scarifying the seed
Found in dry soils of upland prairies where it thrives in the full sun
Its seeds are utilized by many types of wildlife and the plant itself is sought after by cattle for grazing
Deer resistant specie
