Desmodium canadense, PA Ecotype
Showy Ticktrefoil, PA Ecotype
Nitrogen-fixing legume; not for use in residential settings as seeds attach themselves to clothing; seeds provide food for ground birds and small animals; attracts native pollinators.
General Product Information:
Item Number: DESCAN01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows, Woodland Openings
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Habitat: Open woods, meadows, thickets, riverbanks.
Bloom Period: July to September
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 4.9 Ft
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 72,500
Mix Seed Rate per Acre: Up to 0.4 lb
Truax Seedbox: Fine