{"product_id":"illinois-tick-trefoil-desmodium-illinoense","title":"Illinois Tick Trefoil (Desmodium illinoense)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllinois Tick Trefoil is a sturdy and dependable native perennial that brings a touch of wild elegance to the dry prairie or meadow. Growing 3 to 6 feet tall, this plant is characterized by its upright stems and slightly hairy, trifoliate leaves that give it a textured appearance. From July to August, it produces long, slender spikes of small, lavender to pale purple flowers that open progressively from the bottom up. Native to the central United States and parts of Canada, it is exceptionally well-suited to dry, sunny sites with well-drained soil. Like its relatives, it is a nitrogen-fixing legume that improves soil quality and serves as a vital host for various butterfly species. Its seeds, held in flat, segmented pods known as 'sticktights,' are a significant food source for wild turkeys and other wildlife. For the gardener, Illinois Tick Trefoil is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant choice that provides late-summer color and structural interest, especially when planted in groups where its tall spikes can sway in the prairie breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Dry to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jul–Aug (Purple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Turkey food, Legume, Sticktights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 15 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/desmodium-illinoense\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Illinois Tick Trefoil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926583120069,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926583152837,"sku":null,"price":47.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926583185605,"sku":null,"price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50926583218373,"sku":null,"price":179.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/shw_trefoil1.jpg?v=1793659772","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/illinois-tick-trefoil-desmodium-illinoense","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}