Desmanthus illinoensis

Common Name: Illinois Bundleflower

SKU: Illinois Bundleflower

Desmanthus illinoensis

Common Name: Illinois Bundleflower

SKU: Illinois Bundleflower
In nature, it prefers moist to drained prairies and savannas with sun, but takes to good garden soil like a fish to water. Usually grows to 36 inches but will get bigger and wider if given the space. The leaves are fern(ish) in appearance, so in sunnier spots ...

$6.50 Pint

47 in stock

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs
Soil Type
Medium, Medium Dry, Medium Wet
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom Period
Spring, Spring, Summer, and Fall, Summer
Urban Environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Floodplain, Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Savannas
Growth Form
Dense Growth Form, Shrubby/Multi-stemmed/Low Branching
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
White
Fall Color
Yellow
Size
Max height4 Feet Max width3 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, Flat of 18 (pints), Flat of 32 (plugs)
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Loved by birds, Nitrogen fixer, Pollinator hot spot, Rain garden suited