Is Hairy Bush-clover safe for pets?

Yes, Hairy Bush-clover (Lespedeza Hirta) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Hairy Bush-clover easy to care for?

Hairy Bush-clover has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Hairy Bush-clover grow indoors?

Hairy Bush-clover is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Hairy Bush-clover (Lespedeza Hirta) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Lespedeza hirta is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its hairy stems and cream-colored flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Hairy Bush-clover

Lespedeza Hirta

Lespedeza hirta is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its hairy stems and cream-colored flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hairy Bush-clover

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Prune

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Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Lespedeza