Illinois Bundleflower

Desmanthus illinoensis, Fabaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Plains Prickly PearOpuntia polyacantha

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Sawtooth SunflowerHelianthus grosseserratus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Slender WheatgrassElymus trachycaulus

Nitrogen Fixation

Great Basin Wild RyeLeymus cinereus

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Purple TephrosiaTephrosia purpurea

Competition between leguminous species for rhizobial partners and potential chemical interference

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementWildlife FoodErosion Control

Edible Parts

SeedsPods

Common Questions

What zones does Illinois Bundleflower grow in?

Illinois Bundleflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

Is Illinois Bundleflower a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Illinois Bundleflower is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Illinois Bundleflower?

Good companions for Illinois Bundleflower include Plains Prickly Pear, Sawtooth Sunflower, Slender Wheatgrass, Great Basin Wild Rye.

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