Source: Magness et al. 1971
Lespedezas are of major importance for pasture and, to a lesser extent, for hay production in the southeastern quarter of the U.S. Average seed production, 1966-67, was about 46 million pounds - sufficient to seed 2 million acres. Since pastures are generally self reseeding, acreage in lespedeza is probably near 40 million. The species grown in the U.S. are Sericea lespedeza, Korean lespedeza, and Striate lespedeza