Lespedeza Capitata 30 Seeds - Roundhead Bush Clover Native Prairie Legume

Lespedeza capitata, commonly known as Roundhead Bush Clover, is a native perennial legume of the tallgrass prairie and open woodland. It is prized for its upright, clump-forming habit and its distinctive rounded flower heads, which appear in late summer and persist into fall. The creamy white to pale pink blooms are a valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the seed heads provide food for birds and wildlife.

Roundhead Bush Clover is an excellent choice for native plant gardens, pollinator plantings, meadow restorations, and low-maintenance landscapes. Its deep taproot makes it drought tolerant once established, and as a legume it helps enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen. This hardy perennial adds texture and ecological value to naturalized areas and prairie borders.

Plant Features

• Native prairie perennial legume with rounded, clover-like flower heads
• White to pale pink blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Drought-tolerant once established thanks to a deep taproot
• Provides seeds for birds and wildlife in fall and winter
• Nitrogen-fixing plant that improves soil fertility

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lespedeza capitata
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil; tolerates poor and dry soils
• Water Requirements: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Late summer to early fall
• Mature Height: Typically 2 to 4 feet
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Planting & Care

For best results, sow seeds in a well-drained seed-starting mix and lightly cover them, as light may aid germination. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Stratification can improve germination; cold-moist stratify for 30 to 60 days before sowing if starting indoors. Germination may be slow and uneven, so patience is key.

Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on in bright light. Harden off gradually before planting outdoors in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. After establishment, Roundhead Bush Clover requires little supplemental water and thrives in low-maintenance prairie or meadow settings. Avoid overly rich soils, which can cause floppy growth.

What's Included

30 Lespedeza capitata seeds.