Canada Tick Trefoil
Showiest of the Tick Trefoils, Desmodium canadense is covered with bright purple pea-like flowers in the heat of mid-summer. A deep taproot makes this plant incredibly drought-resistant. A member of the Legume Family, it improves the soil by adding …
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Height | 3' - 5' |
Bloom Color | Purple |
Bloom Time | July, Aug |
Spacing | 1' |
Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Root Type | Taproot |
Benefits | Birds, Pollinators, Host Plant |
Seeds per Oz | 4500 |
Propagation Treatment | Dry Stratification, Rhizobium |
Direct Sowing Time | Spring, Early Summer, Fall |
Showiest of the Tick Trefoils, Desmodium canadense is covered with bright purple pea-like flowers in the heat of mid-summer. A deep taproot makes this plant incredibly drought-resistant. A member of the Legume Family, Desmodium canadense improves the soil by adding nitrogen, and the seeds are used by a variety of birds and other wildlife. Loves clay, and will grow on any moderately rich well-drained or slightly damp soil. Spreads by means of "stick-tight" seeds.