{"product_id":"200-illinois-bundleflower-seeds-desmanthus-illinoensis-butterfly-plant","title":"200 Illinois Bundleflower Seeds - Desmanthus illinoensis - Butterfly Plant","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            Free shipping does not come with tracking. If selecting free shipping it will be sent as a letter which can take 5-10 business days(Domestic). If you want tracking and faster shipping(3-5 business days domestic), please choose the shipping upgrade when checking out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hardy native legume for restoration, pollinators, and soil health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring biodiversity and resilience to your landscape with Illinois Bundleflower — a deep-rooted perennial legume native to the Great Plains and Midwest. This adaptable species thrives in poor or disturbed soils, fixing nitrogen naturally and improving fertility for nearby plants. Its finely divided fern-like leaves and clusters of small, cream-colored flowers add subtle beauty to prairies, pastures, and wildflower meadows alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn late summer, the plant produces distinctive curled seed pods that resemble a bundle of tiny beads — the source of its name. These pods provide excellent wildlife forage, while the foliage serves as nutritious forage for grazing animals and habitat for beneficial insects.\u003cbr\u003e🌱 Growing Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Scientific name: Desmanthus illinoensis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Life cycle: Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Height: 2–4 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Light: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Soil: Tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils; prefers well-drained conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Native range: Central and eastern United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌼 Why Grow Illinois Bundleflower?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    🐝 Pollinator-friendly – Attracts bees, butterflies, and native insects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    🌾 Soil builder – Fixes nitrogen and improves degraded soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    🦌 Wildlife value – Excellent forage for deer, birds, and livestock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    🔆 Low-maintenance – Thrives in heat, drought, and poor soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌿 Sowing Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScarify seeds lightly or soak in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing. Broadcast or plant ¼ inch deep in spring or early summer when soil temperatures reach 60°F (16°C). Keep soil evenly moist until germination.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kincotrade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007594934502,"sku":"ED841FK","price":1.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/4996\/3238\/files\/Output_329.jpg?v=1784279570","url":"https:\/\/kincotrade.com\/products\/200-illinois-bundleflower-seeds-desmanthus-illinoensis-butterfly-plant","provider":"Kincotrade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}