Illinois Bundleflower
Desmanthus Illinoensis
Plant type: Forb, Herb
Growing Season: Warm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: No information found
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic
Max Plant Height (in ft): 4.25
First Bloom: June
Last Bloom: July
Flower Color: White
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): No minimum elevation found
Maximum Elevation (in ft): No maximum elevation found
Counties: Washington
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Moderate
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: Moderate
Germination Requirements: Scarification
Reproduction: Moderate
Establishment: High
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions:
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Big Game habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Drought resilience
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Yes
- https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_deil.pdf
- https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_deil.pdf
- https://uswildflowers.com/detail.php?SName=Desmanthus%20illinoensis
- https://www.millbornseeds.com/product/illinois-bundleflower/
- https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=280349#:~:text=It%20is%20an%20erect%2C%20somewhat,July%20on%20short%20axillary%20stalks.
- https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/45/10/article-p1554.xml
- https://www.proquest.com/docview/250023474?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true