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Common Name(s)

Hairy Lespedeza

Botanical Name

Lespedeza hirta

Family

Fabaceae

Origin

Eastern North America

Description

Perennial wildflower to 4 ft.

Flowering Season

Fall

Exposure

Partial shade to partial sun (filtered light best)

Moisture

Average (well drained and sandy)

Nectar Value

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

FM Stock #

343


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