Outsidepride Illinois Bundleflower - 1000 Seeds
Illinois Bundleflower, or Desmantus illinoensis, is a perennial wild flower that is deep-rooted and a legume that grows throughout the plains and prairies of the United States. Illinois Bundleflower is both winter hardy and drought resistant and will grow on a wide range of soil types, from clays to sandy loams. Even though it has adapted to several soil types and climate conditions, it is usually more abundant in the moist areas of the terrain such as depressions and slopes and in areas that receive at least 15 inches of annual rainfall. The flowers are white, round and puffy, and in late summer bundles or clusters of 20 to 30 curving seed pods are formed. The small brown bundles of seed pods make it easy to identify. Illinois Bundleflower is used as a nutritious plant in livestock pastures. Start the seed directly outdoors either in the late fall or spring. Cover the seed with  inch of soil. With a temperature of 65F, germination is normally within 21 days. Grow Illinois Bundleflower in full sun to partial shade. Space the plants 12 - 24 inches apart.