Roundhead Lespedeza
CHARACTERISTICS
| Plant Height | 3-4 FT |
|---|---|
| Seed Count | 130,000 Seeds per LB |
| Botanical Name | Lespedeza capitata |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Environment | Full Sun |
| Preferred Sites | Mesic to Dry Soils _ Upland/Grassland |
| Bloom Period | June-August |
| Flower Color | White |
| Grazing Value | Very Good |
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Description
Roundhead Lespedeza
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
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