species 3,505 observations
Violet Bush Clover
Lespedeza violacea
Field notes
Lespedeza violacea, commonly known as wand lespedeza or violet lespedeza, is a species of herbaceous plant in the legume family.
It is native to eastern North America, where it is widespread. It is found in woodlands, savannas, prairies, and other sunny habitats. It is a perennial species that produces flowers in mid-summer.
Lespedeza violacea is known to hybridize with a number of other closely related Lespedeza in the wild.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Parectopa lespedezaefoliella, Gray Hairstreak, Orange Sulphur, Tentiform Bean Leafminer
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Desmodium Leaf-mining Beetle, Three-spotted Treehopper, Wild Turkey, Northern Bobwhite
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red-banded Hairstreak, Clay-colored Leaf Beetle, Ammophila nigricans, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.