Illinois Ticktrefoil

Desmodium illinoense, Fabaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Grain AmaranthAmaranthus cruentus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Regal LilyLilium regale

Nitrogen Fixation

CalatheaCalathea ornata

Nitrogen Fixation

Red Hot PokerKniphofia uvaria

Nitrogen Fixation

Industrial HempCannabis sativa

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Upland CottonGossypium hirsutum

Nitrogen FixationTrap Crop

Short-Toothed Mountain MintPycnanthemum muticum

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen Fixation

Common Questions

What zones does Illinois Ticktrefoil grow in?

Illinois Ticktrefoil grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

Is Illinois Ticktrefoil a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Illinois Ticktrefoil?

Good companions for Illinois Ticktrefoil include Grain Amaranth, Regal Lily, Calathea, Red Hot Poker, Industrial Hemp.

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