Lespedeza hirta

Hairy Lespedeza

Long-lived perennial has distinctive upright stems with 3-parted round leaves. Leaves fold in the evening. Small white flowers bloom from July to October. The round seed heads are a deep, reddish brown and persist through winter providing a good food source for birds. This is a common legume species of the dry, cherty slopes of the Ozarks.

Additional Information:

Height 3-4 Feet

Spread -24 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color White

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7

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