Showy Tick Trefoil – Desmodium canadense 25 Seeds | Native Perennial Wildflower | Nitrogen-Fixing | Pollinator & Wildlife Favorite
$9.99
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Add height, texture, and ecological value to your landscape with Showy Tick Trefoil (Desmodium canadense), a robust native perennial known for its upright spikes of pink to rose-purple flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. This beautiful species supports pollinators while enriching the soil through its nitrogen-fixing roots.
Showy Tick Trefoil thrives in prairies, meadows, open woodlands, and native plant gardens. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, while the foliage serves as a host plant for native butterflies. After flowering, distinctive seed pods provide seasonal interest and wildlife value.
You will receive:
✔️ 25 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Showy Tick Trefoil
Botanical Name: Desmodium canadense
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower (legume)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average to moist, well-drained soil
Height: 3–6 feet
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Flower Color: Pink to rose-purple
Native Range: Eastern & Central North America
Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
Cold Stratification: Required (30–60 days)
Showy Tick Trefoil seeds benefit from scarification followed by cold stratification for best germination. Seeds are best fall sown or prepared before spring planting. Plants establish steadily and are long lived once mature.
Showy Tick Trefoil – Desmodium canadense 25 Seeds | Native Perennial Wildflower | Nitrogen-Fixing | Pollinator & Wildlife Favorite
$9.99