species 17,297 observations

Illinois Bundleflower

Desmanthus illinoensis

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Little Yellow, Reakirt's Blue 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anomoea flavokansiensis 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Differential Grasshopper 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist
Water use: Medium
Deer resistant: Yes
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.