Dry Soil Desmanthus illinoensis

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Desmanthus illinoensis

*Prairie Mimosa*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Photo by Kristen Kearns

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to Xeric(Dry)

Sun: Full
Height: 3'-5'
Color: white
Bloom: July-August
Flowers: The round flower head is made up of many small flowers. Each with 5 petals.
Leaves: The leaves are doubly divided into tiny leaflets.

Suggested Uses:

This plant grows on upland prairies. It has fine textured, feathery foliage and white flowers that resemble that of a Mimosa Tree. This wildflower is attractive to butterflies and birds are fond of the seeds. This unusual plant is great for restoration purposes and one for the plant collector!

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: Said to cure itch.
Food Uses:
Other Uses: It is an important range plant since it is very high in protein.
More Information: This plant is also related to the Sensitive Plant. The one that children like to touch and watch the leaves fold up, instantaneously. The Prairie Mimosa will fold up slowly after being touched and folds it's leaves up at night for conservation purposes!
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Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

Morning Sky Greenery is a Minnesota Native Plant Nursery, growing native plants for shoreline restoration, raingardens and infiltration basins, and backyard butterfly, birdwatcher and pollinator gardens. We carry many native plants of North America, specifically midwest varieties. We have the expertise and the plants available to make any size native landscape or garden project a success!

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