Hairy Bushclover (Lespedeza hirta)

Hairy bush clover is a distinctive and architectural native perennial standing 2-3 feet is distinguished by its velvety, silver green foliage and sturdy upright stems. In late summer, it produces dense, cream colored flower spikes that serve as a high value nectar source for local insects before transitioning to tawny brown seed heads that persist through winter. Its extreme drought tolerance and nitrogen fixing capabilities make it a "workhorse" species for restoring depleted soils and providing year round interest in native landscapes.