species 17,110 observations
Round-headed Bush Clover
Lespedeza capitata
Field notes
Supports All
68
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gray Hairstreak, Silver-spotted Skipper, Tentiform Bean Leafminer, Io Moth
16
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Potato Leafhopper, Three-spotted Treehopper, Desmodium Leaf-mining Beetle, Wild Turkey
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee
46
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.