DESMODIUM CANADENSE (Showy Tick-trefoil) Seed, PA Ecotype
Description
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Desmodium canadense, or Showy Tick Trefoil, is a perennial legume native to North American prairies and open woodlands. This plant grows 2-6 feet tall, with compound leaves and showy clusters of pink to purple pea-like flowers blooming in mid-summer. The flowers attract numerous pollinators, including bees and butterflies, while the plant enriches soil by fixing nitrogen.
Showy Tick Trefoil is an essential species for wildlife habitats, as its seeds provide food for birds and mammals. Its dense foliage also offers cover for small animals. This hardy plant is often used in prairie restoration, pollinator gardens, and erosion control projects, thriving in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Specifications
1lb
20mm
Pink
July to September
Pinelands Nursery
Seed
Perennial
Forb
Sun to Part Shade
Pinelands Nursery
5'
1LB
FAC