Illinois Bundleflower, Desmanthus illinoiensis

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Local Ecotype

  • Perennial

  • Full to part sun

  • Medium to dry soil

  • 2-4 ft tall

  • Blooms in summer 

Bushy legume with globose white flowers followed by tight bundles of seed pods that persist into winter. This nitrogen fixing species has interesting fern-like foliage and can be used to improve poor soils. Host for Reakirt’s Blue and Cloudywing Skippers. Tolerates drought and poor compacted soils.

Local Ecotype

  • Perennial

  • Full to part sun

  • Medium to dry soil

  • 2-4 ft tall

  • Blooms in summer 

Bushy legume with globose white flowers followed by tight bundles of seed pods that persist into winter. This nitrogen fixing species has interesting fern-like foliage and can be used to improve poor soils. Host for Reakirt’s Blue and Cloudywing Skippers. Tolerates drought and poor compacted soils.