Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis)
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Credit: Dehaan | Own work | License: CC-BY-SA-3.0-US -
Credit: Dehaan | Own work | License: CC-BY-3.0 -
Credit: Steve Hurst | USDA GRIN | License: PD USDA -
Credit: Steve Hurst | USDA GRIN | License: PD -
Credit: Dehaan | Own work | License: CC-BY-3.0 -
Credit: Dehaan | Own work | License: CC-BY-3.0
Desmanthus Illinoensis, or more commonly know as Illinois Bundleflower, is a subshrub forb/herb with green foliage and white flowers of the genus Desmanthus. It has a moderate growth rate and a height of 3 feet at maturity. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. It's active growth period is spring and summer, blooms during early summer and is intolerant of shade. Desmanthus Illinoensis or Illinois Bundleflower's floral region is North America US Lower 48, specifically in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.
