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Lespedeza hirta - Hairy Lespedeza

Lespedeza hirta - Hairy Lespedeza

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Life Cycle: Perennial 

Soil Moisture: Dry to medium well draining soil. 

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sun 

Height: 2-3’ 

Bloom Color: White 

Bloom Time: Summer 

Fauna: Bush clovers are an important resource for wildlife, and a great nectar source for native bees and other pollinators. The foliage is food for herbivores and its seeds are a food source for ground nesting birds. Hairy lespedeza is the larval host plant for the Zarucco duskywing (Erynnis zarucco) butterfly. 

Planting considerations: Hairy lespedeza is a legume, which serve to enrich soils by fixing nitrogen. Seed heads are very attractive. 

 

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