Desmanthus illinoensis
Illinois Bundleflower
A legume with a deep taproot; fixes nitrogen in prairies and meadows that can be used by plants.
General Product Information:
Item Number: DESILL01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Characteristics: Multi-stemmed.
Habitat: Prairies, roadsides, meadows, riverbanks.
Bloom Period: June to August
Flower Color: White, greenish
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 6.5 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 12 in
pH: 5.0 – 8.0
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: Moderate
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 85,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.5% and not more than 2.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine