Illinois Bundle Flower, Desmanthus Seed
Illinois Bundle Flower Desmanthus Seed
- Protein rich seeds attract quail and prairie chickens
- Seeds feed quail pheasants and prairie chickens
- Fernlike foliage adds texture to warm season gardens
- Deep rooted legume withstands established summer dryness
Key Attributes
About Illinois Bundle Flower, Desmanthus Seed
Illinois Bundle Flower is a native legume of central North American prairies, named for the tight bundles of seed pods that follow its fuzzy summer flowers. Small bees visit the blooms, while quail, pheasants, and Prairie Chickens feed on the nutritious seeds. Rabbits and deer may browse its fern-like foliage. Plant in full sun on medium to dry soil.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Use clean media, provide airflow, and water near soil level to reduce damping-off and foliar disease.
Inspect young plants for slugs and leaf-chewing insects; use physical removal or barriers when damage appears.
Native States & Regions
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
Native regions: Plains
Illinois Bundle Flower Desmanthus Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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