Desmodium dillenii
Also Known As
- Desmodium paniculatum var. dillenii
- Desmodium perplexum
- Meibomia dillenii
- Beggar Lice
- Beggar's Ticks
- Panicled Tick Trefoil
- Perplexed Tick Trefoil
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 3a-10b
Desmodium dillenii plant details
Desmodium dillenii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Desmodium dillenii
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Desmodium dillenii
- USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Now reclassified as Demodium perplexum, which is a very good name. Perplexed is generally how I feel when confronted with constant reclassifications. Native to much of the Eastern US, this is a large plant, 3 to 5 feet tall, attractive rugose very dark green foliage. Small, pinky-purple pea flowers in large panicles up that can reach two feet in length bloom in late summer.
Gardening facts about Desmodium dillenii plant
How to Grow Desmodium dillenii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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