{"product_id":"10-seeds-desmanthus-illinoensis-illinois-bundleflower-perennial","title":"10 Seeds Desmanthus illinoensis Illinois Bundleflower Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesmanthus illinoensis, also known as Illinois Bundleflower, is a striking native perennial prized for its unique, clustered white flower heads that resemble tiny powder puffs. This hardy plant adds architectural interest to sunny borders, prairie-style plantings, or wildflower meadows, with feathery foliage that remains attractive throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis leguminous perennial is excellent for ornamental use, as a nitrogen-fixing groundcover, or as a food source for pollinators and wildlife. It grows upright with a bushy habit, producing distinctive seed pods that curl into dense bundles in late summer. Perfect for naturalizing, erosion control, or as a conversation piece in a sunny garden bed.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Desmanthus illinoensis\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Illinois Bundleflower\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Perennial herb\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Habit: Upright bushy\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy\u003cbr\u003e\nDays to Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Scarify seeds or soak in hot water, then sow; germination in 2-4 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks earlier\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12-24 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Drought tolerant once established; re-seeds readily in favorable conditions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663161163912,"sku":"EXGA-491","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_ab536cb8-07be-46fe-8f91-be4511eb1de5.png?v=1791895893","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-desmanthus-illinoensis-illinois-bundleflower-perennial","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}