Roundhead lespedeza

Roundhead lespedeza (Lespedeza capitata) 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 green.
It grows slowly from two or more stems to a height of about 2.6 feet with roots at least 18 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5.7-8.2, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high 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 medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Lespedeza capitata 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:Natives with green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs