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Round-headed Lespedeza

Lespedeza capitata

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This species likes full sun and moist to dry soil conditions. Drought tolerant. Stems remain erect through the winter when the seedheads have turned dark brown. Adds nitrogen to the soil. Cut back plants in the late winter. Spreads primarily by seed, but does not spread aggressively. Attracts bees and birds. Food source for caterpillars and other insects.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in non-wetlands but may occur in wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

1-2

Flower Color

Purple

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

Aug-Sept

Root Depth (ft)

1.5

Salinity Tolerance

No Tolerance