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

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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.