Showy Tick Trefoil Seeds (Desmodium canadense) – 25 Native Legume Seeds | Pollinator Friendly | Purple Blooms | Nitrogen Fixer

25 fresh, non-GMO Showy Tick Trefoil (Desmodium canadense) seeds, hand-packed and ideal for native meadows, pollinator gardens, prairie restorations, and soil improvement projects. About this plant: Desmodium canadense, or Showy Tick Trefoil, is a native perennial legume known for its vibrant purple flower spikes and nitrogen-fixing ability. Blooming mid to late summer, it attracts bees, butterflies, and native insects while enriching soil naturally. Its tall, upright growth makes it excellent for native wildflower borders, meadow mixes, and habitat restoration. A hardy, deep-rooted plant ideal for full sun and well-drained soils. ✅ Botanical Name: Desmodium canadense ✅ Common Name: Showy Tick Trefoil ✅ Seed Count: 25 untreated, non-GMO seeds ✅ Plant Type: Native perennial legume ✅ Flower Color: Bright purple to pink spikes ✅ Height: 3–5 feet tall ✅ Bloom Time: Mid to late summer ✅ Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects ✅ Soil Type: Well-drained; sandy or loamy ✅ Sunlight: Full sun to part shade ✅ Zones: USDA 3–8 ✅ Germination Tip: Scarify + soak seeds 12–24 hrs before planting Common Name: Showy Tick Trefoil Scientific Name: Desmodium canadense Plant Color: Purple-pink blooms Foliage Type: Green trifoliate leaves Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Watering: Low to moderate Life Cycle: Perennial USDA Zones: 3–8 Germination Instructions: Scarify + soak for 12–24 hrs; sow in spring or fall