Lespedeza capitata (Native)

Habitat: Grows in woodlands and woodland borders, in meadows, prairies, sand dunes, and along roadsides.

Wildlife value: This plant is a high-value wildlife plant and is a host plant for butterflies, a forage plant, a nectar plant for pollinators and seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.  This plant is often browsed by deer and rabbits. Upland game birds consume the seeds. 

Notes: The flower petals are white with a purple spot on the banner petal.