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The prairie mimosa plant (Desmanthus illinoensis), also known as Illinois bundleflower, is a perennial herb and wildflower that, despite its common name, is native to most of the eastern and central U.S. This is a great plant for native, wildflower, and prairie gardens as well as forage and food for livestock and ...
- How do you grow Bundleflowers in Illinois?
- How do you grow Desmanthus Illinoensis?
- How do you grow Desmanthus?
How do you grow Bundleflowers in Illinois?
Sow Illinois Bundleflower seeds directly outdoors. In prepared soil, sow flower seed and rake loose dirt over. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. Illinois Bundleflower plants will drop their own flower seeds.
How do you grow Desmanthus Illinoensis?
To start the seed indoors, sow them in a flat 4-6 weeks before the last frost of spring; keep the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. Thin or transplant seedlings. Growing: This plant tolerates most soils with the exception of heavy clay.
How do you grow Desmanthus?
Sowing rate: Sow into moist soil with at least 50–60 cm depth of good moist soil to ensure establishment. Sow no deeper than 1 cm (10 mm). Ensure seed has adequate germination as it is extremely hard-seeded when freshly stripped and must be scarified to raise the germination to 50–70%.
