Lespedeza Seed

Lespedeza is a warm-season annual legume valued for its ability to improve pastures, provide nutritious forage, and enhance soil health through natural nitrogen fixation. Popular for livestock grazing and wildlife food plots, lespedeza produces abundant leafy growth that is highly palatable to cattle, goats, deer, and other grazing animals. Its drought tolerance and adaptability make it an excellent choice for improving poor soils and maintaining forage production during the summer months.

Easy to establish and maintain, lespedeza thrives in well-drained soils and performs well in areas where other forage crops may struggle. In addition to providing quality forage, it helps reduce soil erosion and adds valuable organic matter to the soil.

Planting Information:

• Warm-season annual legume
• Best planted in spring after the danger of frost has passed
• Prefers full sun and well-drained soils
• Excellent forage for livestock and wildlife
• Naturally fixes nitrogen to improve soil fertility
• Drought tolerant once established

Coverage Rates:

• New Plantings: ½–¾ lb per 1,000 sq. ft.
• Overseeding Existing Areas: ¼–½ lb per 1,000 sq. ft.

Lespedeza is an economical and productive choice for pasture improvement, wildlife management, and soil-building programs, providing dependable forage throughout the growing season while helping build healthier soils.