HomeAll Wildflowers: Delphinium-EchinaceaDesmanthus illinoensis (Illinois Bundleflower) Wildflower Seeds

Desmanthus illinoensis (Illinois Bundleflower) Wildflower Seeds Fern-like foliage is the main attraction of this perennial wildflower... Quantity: Select the size here . . . Packet: (800 Seeds) . . . $2.50 1 Oz: (28.4g) . . . $4.80 1/4 Lb: (113g) . . . $10.00 1 Lb: (454g) . . . $37.50

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Origin: US Native

Other Common Names: Prairie Mimosa, Spider Bean

Duration: Perennial

Bloom Time: Summer

Height: 24” to 60”

Spacing: 18” to 24”

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry

USDA Zone: 4a-9b

Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below soil surface at 70F and water.

Seeds Per Oz: 4500

Fern-like foliage is the main attraction of this perennial wildflower, as the small, white blooms are short-lived and are not particularly showy. After flowering, curved, dark brown seed pods develop in clusters, and due to the plant's high protein content, this pea/bean family plant is noted as an important range plant. Ring-necked Pheasants, Bobwhites, and Great Prairie Chickens feast on the seeds of this valuable prairie species.