Panicled tick-clover
Desmodium paniculatum
Panicled tick-clover is a native legume that thrives in open woodlands and forest edges with partial shade and average moisture. It requires minimal care once established and naturally enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation. An excellent choice for wildlife and pollinator gardens, its small pink-purple flowers attract bees and butterflies through summer into fall.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Flowers
mixed
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately Until Soil Is Moist, Allowing The Top Inch Or Two To Dry Out Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 20, 2021 by shelly posey (cc-by-sa)
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