Desmodium paniculatum (Panicled Ticktrefoil)

A Hardy Native for Pollinators and Wildlife

Add texture, movement, and ecological value to your landscape with Desmodium paniculatum, commonly known as Panicled Ticktrefoil. This adaptable native perennial is prized for its airy flower clusters, wildlife benefits, and ability to thrive in tough conditions.

• Delicate Blooms: Loose clusters of small pink to lavender pea-like flowers bloom from mid to late summer.
• Wildlife-Friendly: Provides nectar for bees and butterflies, while seeds are eaten by birds and other wildlife.
• Graceful Growth Habit: Forms upright, branching clumps 2–4 feet tall and wide, adding natural texture to meadows and borders.
• Nitrogen-Fixing Native: Improves soil health by naturally fixing nitrogen, benefiting surrounding plants.
• Adaptable & Hardy: Thrives in dry to average, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9.
• Low-Maintenance & Drought-Tolerant: Performs well in naturalized areas with minimal care once established.

Perfect for native meadows, pollinator gardens, and restoration plantings, Desmodium paniculatum offers subtle beauty and strong ecological benefits.