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ILLINOIS BUNDLEFLOWER
WILDFLOWERS · LEGUMES #1321 · DESMANTHUS ILLINOENSIS

ILLINOIS
BUNDLEFLOWER

$6.00 – $30.00

The prairie's premier native legume — high-protein browse, nitrogen fixation, and seed pods quail work all winter.

SIZE
● IN STOCK — SHIPS FROM ENID, OK RATE: 4 OZ/1000 OR 10 LBS/ACRE

SUMMARY

Illinois Bundleflower, a native warm-season perennial leguminous forb, boasts a broad geographic range extending from Mexico into Canada, with a primary presence in the central and eastern regions of the United States. Thriving in a variety of habitats, from prairie remnants to woodland edges and disturbed areas, this versatile plant adds both beauty and ecological value.

01

NATIVE LEGUME

The premier nitrogen-fixing forb in prairie plantings.

02

HIGH PROTEIN

Quality browse for deer and livestock alike.

03

QUAIL FOOD

Seed pods persist into winter for ground-feeding birds.

04

NITROGEN FIXATION

Feeds the grasses around it without fertilizer.

05

DROUGHT HARDY

Deep roots carry it through Plains dry cycles.

06

RESTORATION STAPLE

A standard component in prairie reconstruction mixes.

07

ESTABLISHMENT

Legume natives benefit from proper inoculation — ask at purchase.

PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate4 OZ/1000 OR 10 LBS/ACRE
Planting SeasonFall; Spring
Plant Depth (in)0.5"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination65° F
Optimal Soil pH5.5–8
EstablishmentEasy
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound85,000
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CyclePerennial
Sun RequirementFull Sun
NativeYes
ZONE
Regional Growing Zone3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Temperature ZoneWarm; Cool; Transitional
Taxonomy details not published for this product.