25 Showy Tick Trefoil Seeds Desmodium canadense Native Wildflower Prairie Pollinator Garden

Showy Tick Trefoil (Desmodium canadense) is a native North American perennial wildflower prized for its tall stems and clusters of pink-purple pea-like blooms. In summer, the blossoms rise above the trifoliate green foliage and draw bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects to the garden, making it a striking and ecologically valuable addition to naturalized landscapes.

This versatile wildflower works beautifully in native plant gardens, pollinator plantings, meadow restorations, prairie borders, and rain gardens. Its deep-rooted habit and upright growth suit the middle to back of informal borders, and the seed pods that follow the flowers add late-season texture.
Species: Desmodium canadense
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average to moist, well-drained
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended for best results
Sowing: Surface sow or barely cover, keep evenly moist
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Native wildflower; flowers attract a range of pollinators