illinois BUNDLEFLOWER fern-like foliage unusual seedpod, 170 SEEDS!

ILLINOIS BUNDLE FLOWER (Desmanthus Illinoensis)

WINNER RECEIVES 170 SEEDS


BLOOMS: WHITE
HEIGHT: 24-60"
FULL SUN
PERENNIAL ZONES 4-9
Also known as Illinois Bundle flower or Prairie Mimosa has attractive fernlike leaves that close up at night or

occasionally during intensely hot weather. White flowers form early in the growing season and are replaced

by unique clustered seed pods, which are responsible for the name “bundleflower”. Its seeds are rich in protein.

As a result, it is often planted in pastures to feed cattle, but on the prairie, the seeds attract many wild species

of birds including pheasant, bobwhite, and prairie chicken among others.

Growing Information: Heat some water on a stove without reaching a boil. Pour this hot water on the seeds and

let them soak for about 20 minutes. Some growers will also file down or nick the seed before soaking. Plant the

seeds at a depth of 1/8” in a moist, well-draining soil mixture. Bundleflower will tolerate a variety of soil

compositions as long as they are well-draining and moist. Sufficient sunlight is also essential.