Round-head Bush-clover
Lespedeza capitata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 22 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Round-head bush-clover is a native perennial that forms upright clumps of fine-textured foliage topped with distinctive white, globe-shaped flower clusters from summer through early fall. This drought-tolerant prairie plant maintains a relatively neat, shrub-like appearance and requires minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Round-head Bush-clover is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, foundation, front yard.
- May appear bare or woody in late winter
- Unfamiliar to some neighbors who prefer traditional landscaping
Wildlife value
Host plant for eastern tailed-blue butterfly.
The dense flower clusters attract numerous pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles during its long blooming period. Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals in fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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