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Tall Lespedeza
Lespedeza stuevei
In the United States:
Native
· also called tall bush-clover, velvety lespedeza
A native perennial legume producing lavender-pink to rose-purple flowers from midsummer into early fall. Honey bees visit the blooms for nectar and pollen during a period when other forage may be limited. It grows in sandy soils of woodlands, clearings, and barrens in full sun.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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