Lespedeza capitata, Round-headed Bush Clover New for 2026, Available for pickup in July 2026
FS - PS, Zone 3, blooms August-Sept., 2-4’ x 1-2’, medium to dry
Keystone Species - It is the larval host plant for 11 species of moths and butterflies, including skippers, Spring Azure, Gray Hairstreak and the Orange Sulphur. Its foliage and seeds provide nutrient-dense food for birds and mammals.
As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it fundamentally alters soil chemistry to benefit surrounding plants while providing critical resources for a wide array of wildlife. The flowers are a high-value nectar source for native bees and butterflies.
It grows on ridgid stalks that last through the winter. The flowers are stalkless and form round dense clusters.
It is the Larval-host plant for the Orange Sulphur, Gray Hairstreak, Spring Azure and the Siver-spotted Skipper and several moths.
Photos are from Prairie Moon. We will update with DA photos when we have them.
Lespedeza capitata, Round-headed Bush Clover New for 2026, Available for pickup in July 2026
FS - PS, Zone 3, blooms August-Sept., 2-4’ x 1-2’, medium to dry
Keystone Species - It is the larval host plant for 11 species of moths and butterflies, including skippers, Spring Azure, Gray Hairstreak and the Orange Sulphur. Its foliage and seeds provide nutrient-dense food for birds and mammals.
As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it fundamentally alters soil chemistry to benefit surrounding plants while providing critical resources for a wide array of wildlife. The flowers are a high-value nectar source for native bees and butterflies.
It grows on ridgid stalks that last through the winter. The flowers are stalkless and form round dense clusters.
It is the Larval-host plant for the Orange Sulphur, Gray Hairstreak, Spring Azure and the Siver-spotted Skipper and several moths.
Photos are from Prairie Moon. We will update with DA photos when we have them.
