Illinois Bundleflower
Desmanthus illinoensis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Desmanthus
- Species:
- Desmanthus illinoensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin
Reported Fauna Sightings
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- tolerates a range of soil types but prefers fertile conditions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are scarified. Field seed is not damp stratified due to clumping problems during the drilling process.
Establishment: The plant is also known as Illinois bundleflower or Illinois Mimosa. It is found from Ohio, Minnesota, and North Dakota south to Colorado, New Mexico, and through the eastern states to Florida. It inhabits prairies, woods, streambanks and roadsides. The plant flowers from approx. July 8 to August 7. Seed is harvested about August 24.
Source: npn.rngr.net