Hairy lespedeza

Hairy lespedeza (Lespedeza hirta) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in late summer. Black fruit is produced in great abundance from fall to winter.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 6 feet with roots at least 9 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.8-6.9, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It is moderately good at fixing nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Lespedeza hirta profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Lespedeza Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Late Summer blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with dark green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs