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Bush Clover
Lespedeza capitata
In the United States:
Native
· also called roundhead bush clover, round-headed lespedeza
Bees visit the pea-like flowers for nectar and pollen. A native legume that attracts various pollinators during its late-summer bloom and fixes nitrogen in the soil. Stiff upright stems often persist through winter.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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