Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Prairie Mimosa, Spider Bean
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: July-August
Height: 2' to 5'
Spacing: 18” to 24”
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
USDA Zone: 5a-9b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 4200
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.
