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Common Name(s)

Tall Lespedeza

Botanical Name

Lespedeza stuevei

Family

Fabaceae

Origin

Eastern North America

Description

Perennial wildflower to 3-4 ft.

Flowering Season

Summer to early Fall

Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Moisture

Average (well-drained and sandy)

Nectar Value

1/5 Host plant for the Gray Hairstreak and Southern Cloudywing

FM Stock #

177


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