Roundhead Bush Clover – Lespedeza capitata, Native Prairie Perennial | Nitrogen-Fixing Legume (30 Seeds)
$9.99
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Add structure, texture, and ecological value to your landscape with Roundhead Bush Clover (Lespedeza capitata), a tough native perennial legume known for its upright stems topped with rounded clusters of creamy-white flowers. Blooming from mid to late summer, this species brings subtle beauty and exceptional habitat value to native plantings.
Roundhead Bush Clover thrives in prairies, savannas, open woodlands, and native gardens. As a nitrogen-fixing plant, it improves soil health while supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its seeds and foliage are valuable to birds and wildlife, making it a cornerstone species for restoration and conservation plantings.
You will receive:
✔️ 30 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Roundhead Bush Clover
Botanical Name: Lespedeza capitata
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower (legume)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained soil
Height: 2–4 feet
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Flower Color: Creamy white
Native Range: Eastern & Central North America
Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
Cold Stratification: Required (30–60 days)
Roundhead Bush Clover prefers sunny, well-drained sites and is highly drought tolerant once established. Seeds benefit from scarification followed by cold stratification. Plants establish steadily and are long lived, making them ideal for prairie restorations and low-maintenance native landscapes.
Roundhead Bush Clover – Lespedeza capitata, Native Prairie Perennial | Nitrogen-Fixing Legume (30 Seeds)
$9.99