Species: Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis L.) Cultivars: Origin: North America Use: Pastures, grazing, wildlife

Description: General: Life Span: 2-4 feet tall, erect. Perennial Adaptation: pH: Soil: Rainfall: Temperature: 6.0-7.5 Sandy-loam, clay-loam. 16-24 Inches. Medium drought tolerance. -18º F (minimum). Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: 5-8 lb PLS/A March-April <0.25 inch $40-60/A June-September 2000-4000 lbs/A Notes: Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to blundle flower (Desmanthus spec. 1).