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Illinois Bundleflower
(Desmanthus illinoensis)

Code: DEIL Category: Flower Seeds Tags: Butterfly, Native Bees, Pollinator, U.S. Native, Wildlife

This cream colored native perennial is common throughout the tallgrass prairie and great plains. It is also know as Prairie Mimosa or False Sensitive Plant. Suitable for wildlife and pollinator plantings as well as wildflower seed mixtures. Host plant for the Reakirt’s Blue Butterfly.

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Additional Information

Scientific Name

Desmanthus illinoensis

Color(s)

White

Seed Type

Perennial

Sun

Full Sun

Moisture

Dry

Height (in.)

36-60

Bloom Period

Summer

Seeds/lb.

67,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

5

lbs./acre

13

USDA Hardiness Zone(s)

3-8


Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis)
  • Additional information

Additional Information

Scientific Name

Desmanthus illinoensis

Color(s)

White

Seed Type

Perennial

Sun

Full Sun

Moisture

Dry

Height (in.)

36-60

Bloom Period

Summer

Seeds/lb.

67,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

5

lbs./acre

13

USDA Hardiness Zone(s)

3-8


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