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Round-headed Bush Clover

Lespedeza capitata, Fabaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Slender-flowered Scurf PeaPsoralidium tenuiflorum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Moorish mustardBrassica maurorum

Brassica species release allelochemicals that can suppress legume establishment and nodulation

Prostrate Summer CypressKochia prostrata

Kochia can aggressively compete with and potentially inhibit native legume growth

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationLate Season NectarBiomass ProductionErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Round-headed Bush Clover grow in?

Round-headed Bush Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

Is Round-headed Bush Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Round-headed Bush Clover is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Round-headed Bush Clover?

Good companions for Round-headed Bush Clover include Slender-flowered Scurf Pea.

Design guilds with Round-headed Bush Clover and see companion relationships visually.

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