Lespedeza capitata, Round Headed Bush Clover
Popular
Historical Uses: The Kamanchi tribe was reported to boil the leaves for tea. The Ponca and Omaha tribes used stems used in rheumatism.
- Listing ID: 1160
- Duration: Perennial
- Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 1-3
- Stratification: 10 days cold most stratification required; May need scarification if seed hull is present
- Bloom Time: August-September
- Family: Fabaceae (Bean)
- Sunlight Exposure: Full sun
- Latin Name: Lespedeza capitata
- Common Name: Round-headed bush clover
- Eco-Region: 251