This is a small, delicate 1-3’ tall plant, with clusters of white flowers. The flowers are followed by unusual seedpods that curve and twist around each other to form a bundle of pods. The foliage has a very fine texture, with each leaf having numerous small leaflets. Tolerant of many conditions, moist to dry, full sun to part shade.
Height: 1-3’
Color: White flowers
Conditions: Full sun, moist soil
Flowering: Mid-summer

Illinois Bundleflower
Desmanthus illinoensis
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