Desmanthus illinoensis (Illinois Bundleflower)

Desmanthus illinoensis (Illinois Bundleflower)Illinois Bundleflower is a woody, bushy perennial featuring mimosa like leaves that fold in strong sunlight and when touched. Ball like flowers are small, whitish in color. Seedpods are leathery, twisted and quite ornamental. They make a good addition to dried arrangements. As a legume, Illinois Bundleflower helps to build the soil. It is adaptable, and grows in a variety of soils, except for coarse sands and heavy clays. In nature, it is found

and berries when fresh and in quantity

Deer resistant Yes Notes Needs good drainage

hummingbirds Host plant White winged moth Notes Provides nesting material or site for native bees

Give it plenty of room to grow

Whorled Milkweed grows in average

hence the color variation

Sideoats Grama is the state grass of Texas for a reason

The fruit can be used as laundry soap and is poisonous

It is a great choice for riparian areas

Esperanza blooms from late spring through fall

Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Purple Bloom time Triggered by rain Mature height 5-6 ft Mature spread 4-6 ft Evergreen Semi evergreen Attracts Butterflies

Also known as Conoclinium greggii