Prairie Mimosa
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Desmanthus illinoensis
Common names include Illinois Bundle Flower, Illinois Bundleflower, Illinois Desmanthus, Prairie Bundleflower, Prickleweed
Prairie Mimosa is a member of the pea family and has the leaflet structure typical of that family, as well as being a nitrogen fixer like many in the pea family. Numerous small, opposing leaflets grow up small branches. Each plant has one or several upright stems that usually grow 1'-3' tall, but occasionally will reach 5'. Ball shaped clusters of white and yellow flowers become a bundle of flat, leathery seedpods in the fall.
Sometimes called a "sensitive plant," its leaves will fold inward in response to being touched or to strong sunlight. It can tolerate most soil types, but not course sands or dense clay. Its high-protein seeds are edible when cooked, but offer little flavor on their own. Prairie Mimosa requires regular watering during its early growing stages, but is drought tolerant once established.
Height: 1'-5’
Spread: 1’-2’
Bloom: May-September
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 4-8
Origin: Texas, central U.S.
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
